in the history of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series [1949 thru current], only one in the modern era [1972-present] and only six drivers in 61 seasons who won the Sprint Cup Series Championship also won the final race of the season:
the six drivers who won the season championship and final race of season
1998: Jeff Gordon won at Atlanta Motor Speedway
1971: Richard Petty won at Texas World Speedway
1965: Ned Jarrett won at Dog Track Speedway in Moyock, NC
1957: Buck Baker won at Greensboro Fairgrounds, Greensboro, NC
1956: Buck Baker won at Wilson Speedway, Wilson, NC
1955: Tim Flock won at Orange Speedway, Hillsboro, NC
(11-21-2009)
