NASCAR crew chief Cliff Daniels said the difficulties his team faced during the season were "important" on their path to winning the 2026 championship. Daniels, who leads the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team driven by Kyle Larson, emphasized that overcoming adversity strengthened the group and prepared them for the title run.
The comments came after the team secured the championship, with Daniels highlighting how early-season struggles forced improvements in communication, strategy, and execution that ultimately proved decisive in the playoffs.
