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Logano Unfazed by Reddick's Early Points Lead
The Team Penske driver remains confident despite Tyler Reddick's hot start to the 2026 NASCAR season.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:55pm
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As the 2026 NASCAR season heats up, the early points lead of Tyler Reddick highlights the volatility and unpredictability of the sport's new playoff format.Martinsville TodayTyler Reddick has dominated the early part of the 2026 NASCAR season, winning four of the first seven races and building a substantial points lead. However, Joey Logano is not worried, noting that the points gap can be overcome as the season progresses. Logano, a former champion in 2018 and 2022, is currently 12th in the standings but has shown the ability to build momentum later in the year and perform well in the playoffs.
Why it matters
Reddick's early-season success has created a significant points gap, but Logano's past championship runs have shown that a mid-pack standing at this stage does not rule him out of contention. The return of the Chase format in 2026 shifts the focus toward holding form over a longer stretch, which plays to Logano's strengths.
The details
Despite Reddick's four wins in the first seven races, Logano remains confident that he can overcome the points deficit. Logano pointed out that the points are where they are, and there's not much that can be done about the past. He also noted the volatility of the season, citing Bubba Wallace's drop from second to 11th across Darlington and Martinsville as an example of the kind of swing that can happen. Logano is still outside the cut line pressure zone for the playoffs, with 19 races left before the postseason.
- Tyler Reddick has won four of the first seven races of the 2026 NASCAR season.
- Joey Logano currently sits 12th in the Drivers' Standings, with two top-five and two top-10 finishes.
The players
Tyler Reddick
The 23XI Racing driver has enjoyed a dominant start to the 2026 NASCAR season, winning four of the first seven races and building an early points lead.
Joey Logano
The Team Penske driver and former NASCAR champion in 2018 and 2022 is not worried about Reddick's early success, noting that he has shown the ability to build momentum later in the year and perform well in the playoffs.
What they’re saying
“No, I'm not okay. No, we shouldn't be okay with it either. But I mean, the points already are, right? Like, there's not much you can do about it right now, about the past.”
— Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver
“The points are where they are, there's not much you can do about it right now”
— Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver
“Joey Logano reset the following week and delivered a strong finish at Martinsville, extending his run of top-10 results at the track to 14.”
— Kevin Harvick, Former NASCAR Driver
What’s next
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The takeaway
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