<page_title> List of the closest Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series finishes </page_title> <section_title> Closest finishes </section_title> <table> <cell> 1 <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Rank </col_header> </cell> <cell> 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Race </col_header> </cell> <cell> Ricky Craven <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Winner </col_header> </cell> <cell> Kurt Busch <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> 2nd Place </col_header> </cell> <cell> Darlington Raceway <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Track </col_header> </cell> </table>
The first closest Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series finish occurred during the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington Raceway, as Ricky Craven crossed the finish line inches ahead of Kurt Busch.