Ty Gibbs criticizes starting lineup metric after Darlington race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Ty Gibbs finished in second place behind Christopher Bell during the opening race of the Chase on Saturday at Darlington. Despite the strong finish on the track, Gibbs fell from fourth to sixth place in the Chase standings. This drop occurred because the driver earned only one stage point across the first two stages of the event. Following the race, Gibbs questioned the specific metrics used to determine the starting lineup for the competition. He characterized the system as squirrelly while discussing the impact of his performance on his overall standing. The result leaves Gibbs looking to regain ground in the playoff standings after the initial round of the Chase.
- •Christopher Bell won the first race of the Chase at Darlington.
- •Ty Gibbs finished the Darlington race in second place.
- •Gibbs dropped from fourth to sixth in the Chase standings.
- •Gibbs earned only one stage point during the first two stages.
- •Gibbs criticized the metric system used for determining the starting lineup.
- 4:40 AMMotorsport.com — Ty Gibbs calls out 'squirrelly' metric used to determine starting lineup at Darlington
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ty Gibbs calls out 'squirrelly' metric used to determine starting lineup at Darlington
"Ty Gibbs got off to a strong start in the first race of the Chase on Saturday at Darlington, securing a second-place finish behind Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell. But despite the solid finish, Gibbs actually dropped two spots in the Chase standings from fourth place to sixth due to scoring just one stage point over the first two stages. After the race, Gibbs was asked where he ...Keep reading
"Ty Gibbs came up just short at Darlington, and thinks that he could have won the race if not for how his day began
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 7, 2026, 4:40 AMTy Gibbs calls out 'squirrelly' metric used to determine starting lineup at Darlington
Ty Gibbs got off to a strong start in the first race of the Chase on Saturday at Darlington, securing a second-place finish behind Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell. But despite the solid finish, Gibbs actually dropped two spots in the Chase standings from fourth place to sixth due to scoring just one stage point over the first two stages. After the race, Gibbs was asked where he ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:40 AMTy Gibbs calls out 'squirrelly' metric used to determine starting lineup at Darlington
Ty Gibbs came up just short at Darlington, and thinks that he could have won the race if not for how his day began
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