Many fans believe Danica Patrick is talked about more than any other driver during telecasts of Sprint Cup races.

But according to Joyce Julius & Associates, which tracks media mentions for sponsors, she doesnâ€™t top the list. While she ranks higher in mentions and interviews than she does in the series standings, Patrick isnâ€™t even in the top 10 this season.

According to a news release from the company, Kyle Busch had the most TV mentions (2,159) and interview time (15 minutes, 51 seconds) during the first 12 Sprint Cup races of the season.

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What about Patrick, who was 30th in the standings after 12 races? She ranked 17th in mentions with 599 during the first 12 races and seventh overall in interview time at 8 minutes, 49 seconds, according to the company.

The top five in mentions were Busch, Matt Kenseth (2,051), Jimmie Johnson (1,761), Kasey Kahne (1,560) and Joey Logano (1,238).

The top five in interview time were Busch, Clint Bowyer (14:22), Carl Edwards (12:54), Kenseth (12:41), Kahne (11:22).

Jeff Gordon (11:07) was sixth, followed by Patrick.

Johnson, who was only interviewed seven times over the first 12 races, wasnâ€™t even in the top 10 in interview time at 7:02.

Joyce Julius & Associates tracks media mentions as part of its corporate sponsorship consulting business.