NASCAR Greatest who never...

He finished 2nd 5 times and in the top five 13 times, top ten 17 times.

Finished 6th in points twice, but won 50 races, and is widely credited with developing drafting. As an owner, he won 6 championships as a car owner.

Tragically died at a young age, but in only six seasons, he won the Daytona 500 and had 2 wins his rookie year. Finished 3rd in points twice.

One of the all-time undisputed greatest nicknames. Finished 2nd in the standings his first year in spite of only running 9 of the 19 races. Never ran a full season, but was a consistent winner. Died from injuries sustained in a wreck at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

With 8 top fives, 14 top tens, and 48 wins, this driver has been a consistent winner over 18 seaons.

Over 13 seasons, he won 28 races, including 9 in one season. Finished in the top ten 8 times and 2nd twice.

Raced 19 seasons, won 26 races including two Daytona 500's. Finished in the top ten on seven occasions and won two Xfinity (Busch Series) championships back to back.

Ran an extremely limited schedule, even so won 26 races over 12 years finishing in the top ten twice.Would have at least 3 cup titles had he ran a full schedule.

Raced for 23 years winning 25 times. Compiled 10 top 10 finishes in points and like many on this list never ran a full schedule

Raced for 33 years winning 23 times, he finished in the top five 5 times including a 2nd, and had 19 top ten finishes. One of the most consistent drivers ever.