Who won the teammate battles of NASCAR Cup 2026?
There are eleven multi-car teams with sizes ranging from two to four cars in the NASCAR Cup Series, but which driver from each can claim to be the best? In some organizations, there was a clear leader on the track, but there's others where it was a far more difficult call. Motorsport.com considered race wins, average finish, head-to-head weekly battles, the final championship result, and ... Keep…
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series saw several teams with multiple drivers battling for supremacy, with only one standout best driver for each group. Hendrick Motorsports, led by Kyle Larson, dominated with three race wins, the highest average finish, and top five and top ten finishes, making Larson the best driver for that team. Meanwhile, Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin narrowly topped his teammates with Bell in third place, while Team Penske's Ryan Blaney secured the top spot over his teammates Logano and Cindric.
Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen, despite a rookie year, outperformed his teammate Ross Chastain in most categories, earning him the best driver title for the team. Tyler Reddick led 23XI Racing, making history with six wins and finishing fifth in the standings.
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