From 1999 to 2005 the number was reduced to three, and in 2017 the group was increased to six (regardless if the pageant post-announces the placements of the other 2/3 delegates who made it to the Top 5/6).
This table shows the top-five finalists of each competition, from its inception with Mister Venezuela 1996.
In some cases, he shall take over the title of Mister Venezuela, if: The second-place finisher being designated as 1st runner-up has been awarded fifteen times (1996–2005; 2014–2024).
The current 1st Runner-Up is Franco Daniel Cova from Miranda, as for the edition that took place on July 13, 2024, in Venevisión Studios, Caracas.
The current 2nd Runner-Up is Leiker Márquez from Táchira, as for the edition that took place on July 13, 2024, in Venevisión Studios, Caracas.