NASCAR is nearing the Chase, with only three races left in the 2026 Cup Series regular season. It has been the year of Toyota, but former top prospect Ty Gibbs has been the breakout star. So, which up-and-coming NASCAR driver could be next up in the Cup Series? A NASCAR insider has revealed his top Cup Series prospect in 2026.
FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass labeled Brent Crews as his top Cup Series prospect in NASCAR during the 2026 season, the insider revealed in his latest prospects list. Crews, who drives full-time for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, has been very impressive in his rookie season.
The 18-year-old driver hasn't won; however, he is nearing his first victory as he hopes to clinch a spot in the Chase. Crews could be the next
new Joe Gibbs Racing driver in the Cup Series once Denny Hamlin retires from full-time racing. In the meantime, Crews hopes to keep proving why he is NASCAR's best Cup Series prospect.
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR insider reveals top Cup Series prospect during 2026 season
