NASCAR Cup Series Champion Doubts New Chase Format Will Deliver the Drama Fans Want

Joey Logano has praised Kyle Larson for his strong run in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase but has questioned whether the new championship format will deliver the drama fans expect. Speaking on SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, the three-time Cup Series champion said Larson deserves his points advantage but argued the current system lacks the pressure created by the previous elimination playoffs. With two races remaining at Martinsville Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway, Larson holds a lead of around 70 points over Denny Hamlin.