Judged on Joe Gibbs’ High Expectations, Chase Briscoe Admits His Shortcomings Amidst Peak Form

Chase Briscoe stormed through Darlington’s Cook Out Southern 500, leading 309 laps to claim his second Cup Series win of 2025 and lock himself into the Round of 12. That victory came after his first at Pocono’s Great American Getaway 400 in June, boosting Joe Gibbs Racing’s tally to six for the season. With teammates like Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell setting a relentless pace, Briscoe’s 13 top 10s this year keep him in the mix, but the spotlight adds layers of scrutiny. But in the shadow of Joe Gibbs’ towering expectations, Briscoe himself admits the journey isn’t without its struggles.

High standards at JGR mean every run counts, and Briscoe’s Darlington dominance showed what happens when execution clicks. Yet the team’s bar, raised by Hamlin’s four wins and Bell’s consistent speed,