Abdullah ibn Shaqiq reported that he asked Sayyidah Ayshah (RA) “Which of the sahabah i was dearest to the Prophets?” She said, “Abu Bakr.” He asked, “Who next?’ she said, “Umar.’ He asked, “Who next?” She said, “After him Abu Ubaydh ibn Jarrah.” He asked, “Who next?” She kept quiet.
[Bukhari 3662, Ibn e Majah 102]