Brad Keselowski has five wins this season. If he claims the championship, only Jeff Gordon in 1990 would have more wins during their first title season. Jimmie Johnson also had five wins during his first title year of 2006.
Most cup wins in season of 1st title, since 1990
Season Driver Wins
1995 Jeff Gordon 7
2006 Jimmie Johnson 5
2000 Bobby Labonte 4
1999 Dale Jarrett 4
2004 Kurt Busch 3
2002 Tony Stewart 3
The All-Time record is David Pearson, who won 15 races during his first championship season of 1966
(ESPN Stats)(11-16-2012)
