2023 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

The 2023 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series was the 75th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 52nd season of the modern era. Chase Elliott is the reigning champion, while Matt DiBenedetto is the defending Daytona 500 champion. This season was the first where the charter system was disbanded and every team could compete with or without a charter.
Teams and Drivers
Stewart-Haas Racing
00:Cole Custer
4:Ryan Preece
14:John Hunter Nemechek
44:Justin Haley 1-3, 5-36
44:Ross Chastain 4
Chip Ganassi Racing
1:Tyler Reddick
42:Kyle Larson
Penske
2:Brad Keselowski (Final Season)
12:Ryan Blaney
22:Joey Logano
Richard Childress Racing
3:Austin Dillon
27:Matt Tifft
31:Daniel Hemric
33:Ty Dillon
Hendrick Motorsports
5:Brennan Poole
9:Chase Elliott
24:William Byron
88:Alex Bowman
Roush Fenway Racing
6:Riley Herbst
16:Kaz Grala
17:Ricky Stenhouse Jr
99:Ryan Reed
JR Motorsports/JTG Daughtery Racing
7:Jeffrey Earnhardt
8:Chris Buescher
Joe Gibbs Racing
11:Christopher Bell 1-13, 23-36
11:Justin Fontaine 14-22
18:Kyle Busch
19:Daniel Suarez
20:Erik Jones
Germain Burton Racing
13:Harrison Burton
Wood Brothers
21:Chase Briscoe
GMS Racing
23:Spencer Gallagher
JGL Racing
28:Chase Purdy (R)
Front Row Motorsports
34:Ty Majeski
38:Todd Gilliland (R)
Richard Petty Motorsports
43:Darrell Wallace Jr
NextGen Motorsports
55:Landon Huffman
Furniture Row Racing
77:Kyle Benjamin
78:Matt DiBenedetto
79:Noah Gragson (R)
Leavine Family Racing
95:Chris Eggleston
Note 1:Justin Haley felt ill during Practice at ISM Raceway and withdrew on March 9 and Ross Chastain was his replacement for the race on Sunday
Note 2:Christopher Bell suffered a horrific flip in the Coca Cola 600, breaking his left arm and leg. He sat out until the Indianapolis GP and Justin Fontaine was his replacement
Schedule
NAPA Clash:February 12, Polesitter Ryan Preece, Winner William Byron
Can Am Duel 1:February 16, Polesittter Riley Herbst, Winner Chase Elliott
Can Am Duel 2:February 16, Polesitter Christopher Bell, Winner Chase Briscoe
Daytona 500:February 19, Polesitter Riley Herbst, Winner Darrell Wallace Jr
Atlanta:February 27 (Rain Delay), Polesitter John Hunter Nemechek, Winner Daniel Hemric
Las Vegas:March 5, Polesitter William Byron, Winner William Byron
ISM:March 12, Polesitter Chase Elliott, Winner Alex Bowman
Auto Club:March 19, Polesitter Kyle Larson, Winner Kyle Busch
Martinsville:March 26, Polesitter Brennan Poole, Winner Joey Logano
Richmond:April 1 (Night Race), Polesitter William Byron, Winner Ryan Preece
Texas:April 15 (Night Race), Polesitter William Byron, Winner Chase Elliott
Bristol:April 23, Polesitter Chase Elliott, Winner Erik Jones
Talladega:April 30, Polesitter Chase Elliott, Winner Brennan Poole
Iowa:May 7, Polesitter William Byron, Winner William Byron
Dover:May 14, Polesitter Chase Elliott, Winner Erik Jones
All Star Race:May 21, Polesitter William Byron, Winner Kyle Busch
Charlotte:May 28, Polesitter William Byron, Winner Brennan Poole
Pocono:June 4, Polesitter Cole Custer, Winner William Byron
Michigan:June 11, Polesitter Joey Logano, Winner Kyle Larson
Sonoma:June 25, Polesitter Daniel Suarez, Winner Brennan Poole
Daytona:July 1 (Night Race), Polesitter Ryan Preece, Winner Chase Elliott
Chicago:July 9, Polesitter William Byron, Winner Cole Custer
Kentucky:July 15 (Night Race), Polesitter Kyle Busch, Winner Kyle Busch
New Hampshire:July 23, Polesitter Joey Logano, Winner William Byron
Gateway:July 29 (Night Race), Polesitter Erik Jones, Winner Brad Keselowski
Watkins Glen:August 6, Polesitter Brad Keselowski, Winner Kaz Grala
Indianapolis GP:August 13, Polesitter Ryan Blaney, Winner Daniel Suarez
Indianapolis:August 20, Polesitter William Byron, Winner Daniel Hemric
Darlington:September 3, Polesitter Ryan Blaney, Winner Austin Dillon
Bristol:September 9 (Night Race), Polesitter Joey Logano, Winner Joey Logano
Playoff Drivers
00:Cole Custer (1 Win)
2:Brad Keselowski (1 Win)
3:Austin Dillon (1 Win)
4:Ryan Preece (1 Win)
5:Brennan Poole (3 Wins)
9:Chase Elliott (2 Wins)
16:Kaz Grala (1 Win)
18:Kyle Busch (2 Wins)
19:Daniel Suarez (1 Win)
20:Erik Jones (2 Wins)
22:Joey Logano (2 Wins)
24:William Byron (4 Wins)
31:Daniel Hemric (2 Wins)
42:Kyle Larson (1 Win)
43:Darrell Wallace Jr (1 Win)
88:Alex Bowman (1 Win)
Round of 16
Las Vegas:September 17, Polesitter William Byron, Winner William Byron
Richmond:September 24 (Rain Delay), Polesitter Joey Logano, Winner Kyle Busch (Rainout)
Kansas:October 1, Polesitter Christopher Bell, Winner Kyle Larson
Eliminated
3:Austin Dillon
16:Kaz Grala
31:Daniel Hemric
43:Darrell Wallace Jr
Round of 12
Charlotte Road Course:October 8, Polesitter Daniel Suarez, Winner Cole Custer
Martinsville:October 15, Polesitter Kyle Busch, Winner Chase Elliott
Talladega:October 22, Polesitter Tyler Reddick, Winner Cole Custer
Eliminated
2:Brad Keselowski
4:Ryan Preece
42:Kyle Larson
88:Alex Bowman
Round of 8
Atlanta:October 29, Polesitter Kyle Busch, Winner Kyle Busch
Texas:November 6 (Rain Delay), Polesitter Cole Custer, Winner William Byron
ISM:November 12, Polesitter Ryan Blaney, Winner Cole Custer
Eliminated
5:Brennan Poole
19:Daniel Suarez
20:Erik Jones
22:Joey Logano
Championship 4 Race
Qualifying Positions
4th:William Byron
5th:Kyle Busch
6th:Cole Custer
11th:Chase Elliott
Homestead Miami:November 19, Polesitter Kyle Larson, Winner William Byron
Finishing Positions
1st:William Byron (1st)
3rd:Cole Custer (2nd)
7th:Kyle Busch (3rd)
10th:Chase Elliott (4th)
Final Points Standings
1.William Byron
2.Cole Custer
3.Kyle Busch
4.Chase Elliott
5.Erik Jones#
6.Brennan Poole#
7.Brad Keselowski%
8.Daniel Suarez#
9.Joey Logano#
10.Alex Bowman%
11.Kyle Larson%
12.Austin Dillon*
13.Ryan Preece%
14.Daniel Hemric*
15.Kaz Grala*
16.Darrell Wallace Jr*
#Eliminated in Round of 8
%Eliminated in Round of 12
*Eliminated in Round of 16
Manufacturers Championship
Chevrolet:18
Ford:11
Toyota:7
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