Jeff Gordon at the Bojangles’ Southern 500 Qualifying.
The Darlington Raceway is the toughest track on the NASCAR calendar. It poses a daring challenge to drivers with its unique oval layout. The oldest NASCAR raceway is a part of the 4 Crown Jewel races of NASCAR. The Southern 500 is a race which defines the history of NASCAR. Over the years many drivers have managed to claim victory in the event but there are a few drivers who have dominated the event during their prime.
The Southern 500 used to be the premier race starting the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs till 2023. It will be the final race of the 2024 season. Hendrick Motorsports has won in Southern 500 12 times establishing themselves as a dominating presence in the event. The victors of Cook Out Southern 500 find their face featured on the trophy of the event.
Following is a list of the drivers with most Cook Out Southern 500 wins:
| S. No | Wins | Driver Name | Years |
| 1. | 6 | Jeff Gordon | 1995,1996,1997,1998,2002,2007 |
| 2. | 5 | Cale Yarborough | 1968,1973,1974,1978,1982 |
| 3. | 4 | Bobby Allison | 1971,1972,1975,1983 |
| 4. | 3 | Herb Thomas | 1951,1954,1955 |
| 5. | 3 | Buck Baker | 1953,1960,1964 |
| 6. | 3 | David Pearson | 1976,1977,1979 |
| 7. | 3 | Dale Earnhardt | 1987,1989,1990 |
| 8. | 3 | Bill Elliot | 1985,1988,1994 |
| 9. | 3 | Denny Hamlin | 2010,2017,2021 |
| 10. | 2 | Fireball Roberts | 1958,1963 |
| 11. | 2 | Harry Gant | 1984,1991 |
| 12. | 2 | Terry Labonte | 1980,2003 |
| 13. | 2 | Mark Martin | 1993,2009 |
| 14. | 2 | Greg Biffle | 2005,2006 |
| 15. | 2 | Jimmie Johnson | 2004,2012 |
| 16. | 2 | Kevin Harvick | 2014,2020 |
| 17. | 2 | Erik Jones | 2019,2022 |
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FAQ's On List of drivers with most Cook Out Southern 500 wins
A. The 2023 Southern 500 was the 60th running of the event.
A. Jeff Gordon holds the record at Southern 500 with 6 wins.
A. David Pearson has secured the maximum victories at the Darlington raceway with 10 wins.
A. The Darlington Raceway was built egg-shaped to save the landowner’s fishing pond.
A. NASCAR Cup Series cars usually reach 150 mph and higher at the Darlington Speedway.
