Christopher Bell is racking up runner-up finishes. In Iowa, he notched his seventh of the 2026 season without a win. Bell’s last win came last September in the Bristol Night Race. With all of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates having won, the 2026 season is growing more and more frustrating for the No. 20 team.
Meanwhile, Kyle Larson has not seen victory lane in over a calendar year with his win at Kansas in May 2025 being his last win.
Both are without a doubt among the sport’s elite. On this week’s episode of the NASCAR mailbox, Frontstretch.com’s Ben Lloyd responds to your feedback on which driver will end their drought first.



C Bell
C Bell for sure. If he was a dirty driver, he could have 2-3 wins already. He’ll get his victory in the next 4 races! He’s the king of composure. Might win 3 of the 4.