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There are several drivers who belong in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series but aren’t there for one reason or other. Typically, it’s either opportunity or sponsorship—or lack thereof—that keeps them in NASCAR’s lower-ranked series, namely the Xfinity (formerly Nationwide) and Camping World Truck Series.

The drivers we’ve chosen for this exercise are all Cup-worthy and have either already been in NASCAR’s big show or are looking to get back there once again.

Sure, some may have carved out a successful niche in either of NASCAR’s smaller series and don’t mind being there. But I can guarantee that most, if not all of them, would love to be in the position of a guy like Sam Hornish Jr., who toiled for so long in the Nationwide Series before getting his chance to get back to the Cup ranks in 2015 with Richard Petty Motorsports, replacing Marcos Ambrose.

So here are the six drivers that we’d love to see in the Cup Series.

And, who knows, we just may very well see them in 2016.

One other thing: One driver conspicuous by his absence in this list is defending Nationwide Series champion Chase Elliott. While many believe Elliott is ready to follow his Hall of Fame father, Bill, into the Cup Series right now, we think one more season in NASCAR’s junior league would be best for his development. No need to rush him. He’s going to have a long and successful Cup career in due time.