History of the #5 Car in NASCAR
1,636
Starts
58
Wins
66
Poles
329
Top-5s
620
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #5. With 58 trips to victory lane across 1,636 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Terry Labonte made it immortal with 17 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 3 championships were won behind the wheel of the #5. Today, Kyle Larson carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: Kyle Larson Hendrick Motorsports · Chevy
Championship pedigree: Terry Labonte (1996), Kyle Larson (2021), Kyle Larson (2025) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Labonte | 368 | 17 |
| Kasey Kahne | 216 | 0 |
| Geoff Bodine | 174 | 7 |
| Todd Bodine | 174 | 7 |
| Ricky Rudd | 117 | 4 |
| Mark Martin | 108 | 5 |
| Neil Bonnett | 44 | 2 |
| Billy Wade | 30 | 0 |
| Tiny Lund | 20 | 0 |
| Buddy Arrington | 19 | 0 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 18 | 0 |
| Earl Brooks | 14 | 0 |
| Jim Paschal | 9 | 0 |
| Pete Hamilton | 9 | 0 |
| David Pearson | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Sacks | 5 | 0 |
| Jim Sauter | 3 | 0 |
| Sterling Marlin | 2 | 0 |
| Jimmy Means | 1 | 0 |
| Richard Childress | 1 | 0 |
| Ralph Earnhardt | 1 | 0 |
| Cotton Owens | 0 | 3 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kyle Larson | Chevy |
| 2025 | Kyle Larson | Chevy |
| 2024 | Kyle Larson | Chevy |
| 2023 | Kyle Larson | Chevy |
| 2022 | Kyle Larson | Chevy |
| 2017 | Kasey Kahne (2018) | Chevy |
| 2016 | Kasey Kahne (2018) | Chevy |
| 2015 | Kasey Kahne (2018) | Chevy |
| 2014 | Kasey Kahne 2015 | Chevy |
| 2013 | Kasey Kahne 2015 | Chevy |
| 2012 | Kasey Kahne 2015 | Chevy |
| 2011 | Mark Martin 2011 Kasey Kahne in 2012 thru 2015+ | Chevy |
| 2010 | Mark Martin 2011 | Chevy |
| 2009 | Mark Martin 2010 | Chevy |
| 2008 | Casey Mears 2009 | Chevy |
| 2007 | Kyle Busch 2007 | Chevy |
| 2006 | Kyle Busch 2008 | Chevy |
| 2005 | Kyle Busch ROTY | Chevy |
| 2004 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
| 2003 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
| 2002 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
| 2001 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
| 2000 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
| 1999 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
| 1998 | Terry Labonte | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #5 car in NASCAR?
The #5 has been driven by 11 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Terry Labonte held the number the longest with 7 seasons. All-time, 22 drivers made at least one start in the #5.
Who was the most successful driver of the #5 car?
Terry Labonte is the most successful driver of the #5 with 17 wins and 368 starts.
Who drives the #5 car in 2026?
Yes, Kyle Larson drives the #5 for Hendrick Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.
How many wins does the #5 car have in NASCAR history?
The #5 car has 58 wins, 66 poles, 329 top-5 finishes, and 620 top-10 finishes across 1,636 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #5 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #5 in two sections: the all-time driver history (1949-2026) with aggregate stats from the full Cup Series era, and a detailed team chart (1998-2026) showing team, manufacturer, and sponsor information for each season.