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Harvick Predicts Ty Gibbs' First Cup Series Win Is Imminent
Veteran driver Kevin Harvick sees consistency and speed from the young Gibbs, who has finished in the top five in four of the last five races.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:49pm
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NASCAR veteran Kevin Harvick believes Ty Gibbs' first Cup Series victory is just around the corner after the 23-year-old's impressive start to the 2026 season. Gibbs has finished in the top five in four of the last five races, showcasing the speed and consistency of his No. 54 Toyota Camry. Harvick praised the Gibbs organization for the improvements they've made, noting that Gibbs' late-season surge in 2025 has carried over into this year.
Why it matters
Ty Gibbs is one of the rising young stars in NASCAR, and his strong start to the 2026 season has put the rest of the Cup Series field on notice. If Gibbs can maintain his current pace, he'll likely earn his first career victory sooner rather than later, which could be a springboard to greater success in the years to come.
The details
After finishing 23rd at Daytona and 37th at Atlanta, Ty Gibbs has bounced back with four top-five finishes in the last five races, including a fourth-place result at Martinsville. Gibbs said his team gave him a fast Toyota Camry and his pit crew 'killed it' to help secure the solid finish. The 23-year-old is in his fourth full-time season in the Cup Series after winning the 2022 championship in the O'Reilly Auto Parts series.
- Gibbs finished 23rd at Daytona on February 20, 2026.
- Gibbs finished 37th at Atlanta on March 15, 2026.
- Gibbs finished 4th at Martinsville on April 13, 2026.
The players
Kevin Harvick
A veteran NASCAR driver and host of the 'Happy Hour' podcast, where he discussed Ty Gibbs' impressive start to the 2026 season.
Ty Gibbs
A 23-year-old driver in his fourth full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series, who has finished in the top five in four of the last five races.
What they’re saying
“The Gibbs organization has shown speed everywhere that they've been. I think we saw this brewing with the 54 (Gibbs) last year. Those last 10 weeks of the season, the speed that Ty and his team had, we saw the changes that they made within the team.”
— Kevin Harvick, NASCAR driver and podcast host
“Really good day for our 54 group. Had a lot of fun today. Our Toyota Camry was fast. I need to do a little bit better of a job. Maybe next time I come back, I'll be even better than this. Had a lot of fun today. Thank you to my team. My pit crew killed it. It was a blast. Good overall day for us. We'll keep going forward. I feel like we're really strong.”
— Ty Gibbs
What’s next
Ty Gibbs will look to continue his strong start to the season and earn his first career Cup Series victory in the coming races.
The takeaway
Ty Gibbs' consistent top-five finishes to start the 2026 season have veteran driver Kevin Harvick believing the young driver's first Cup Series win is imminent. Gibbs' speed and improvements within the Gibbs organization have made him a driver to watch as the season progresses.
