“Up to Us to Expose Those”– Joey Logano Vows to Shatter Kyle Larson’s Chase Invincibility Amid 7x Champ Comparisons

Jimmie Johnson is known as the “King of Chase. ” It doesn’t matter how difficult the situation was; the No.

By Chintan Devgania · Yahoo Sports

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:27 PM

Key Things to Know

Joey Logano vowed to expose Kyle Larson's weaknesses despite comparisons linking Larson to seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson.
Kyle Larson rallied from a lap down to finish second behind Chase Briscoe at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Larson holds a 40-point championship lead over Denny Hamlin at the halfway mark of the Chase.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Joey Logano responded to comparisons between Kyle Larson's Hendrick Motorsports team and seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, warning rivals that Larson's current form is not insurmountable. Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels built a 40-point lead halfway through the NASCAR Chase following a strong recovery drive to finish second at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

While Logano acknowledged similarities between Larson's dominance and Johnson's title-winning runs, he stated it remains up to opposing drivers to expose any potential weaknesses. Larson overturned a 55-point deficit against Denny Hamlin across five postseason races to lead the championship standings.

Read the full article on Yahoo Sports