​”That’s Not My Teammate”- Veteran Insider Reveals How Toyota’s Chase Strength Inadvertently Became Its Biggest Championship Weakness

Team Joe Gibbs Racing has a rather unique problem in the final stages of the Cup Series Chase. Three of its drivers find themselves among the top four, which could potentially create a problem in the championship battle against Kyle Larson. As Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe are keeping their title hopes alive, helping a teammate could mean giving up many opportunities to win. This was particularly noticeable at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Bell narrowly lost to Briscoe in a thrilling final-lap battle.