Last year, Force India drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon finished 7th and 8th in the championship with no podium finishes, but only having 3 and 2 non-points finishes, respectively.

Which driver has the highest finishing position in the drivers championship without scoring a podium finish during the season?

Last year, with only drivers from Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull finishing on the podium, Force India drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon finished 7th and 8th in the championship with no podium finishes, but only having 3 and 2 non-points finishes, respectively.

Throughout F1 history, which driver has the highest finishing position in the drivers championship without a podium finish?