← Sterling Marlin
Sterling Marlin — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 28 Cup Series seasons.
28
Total Seasons
1994-1996
Prime Years
74
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1980-1983)
Rising (1984-1994)
Prime (1995-2001)
Veteran (2002)
Twilight (2003-2009)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | 15.6 | 19 |
| 1983 | 30 | 0 | 21.2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 14 | 0 | 25.7 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 | 24.5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 0 | 22.8 | 26 |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | 16.3 | 20 |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 14.3 | 33 |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 16.1 | 27 |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 16.4 | 24 |
| 1991 | 29 | 0 | 11.8 | 41 |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 14.4 | 33 |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 18.0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 31 | 1 | 18.7 | 32 |
| 1995 | 32 | 3 | 10.8 | 74 |
| 1996 | 31 | 2 | 16.3 | 43 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 24.6 | 11 |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 18.1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 21.7 | 9 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 21.9 | 10 |
| 2001 | 36 | 2 | 13.0 | 64 |
| 2002 | 29 | 2 | 13.9 | 59 |
| 2003 | 36 | 0 | 20.4 | 12 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 | 19.5 | 12 |
| 2005 | 34 | 0 | 25.1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 | 27.8 | 2 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 | 25.9 | 2 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | 33.2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 39.3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sterling Marlin's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1994-1996 with an average performance score of 50/100.
How many seasons did Sterling Marlin race in Cup?
Sterling Marlin competed in 28 Cup Series seasons from 1980 to 2009.
What is a Prime Score?
A 0-100 composite metric combining wins, top-5 rate, top-10 rate, and average finish position. It measures a driver's overall performance in a given season relative to the field.