Michael Jordan says Tyler Reddick 'is on fire' after fifth win of 2026

There's simply no stopping Tyler Reddick right now. 

The NASCAR Cup Series points leader and 2026 Daytona 500 champion earned his fifth win in the first nine races of 2026 by passing Kyle Larson on the final lap in Sunday's AdventHealth400 at Kansas Speedway with 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan looking on. 

Reddick started from the pole of Sunday's race but lost the lead to his other boss, Joe Gibbs Racing driver and 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin, in the closing laps after unexpectedly running out of fuel and hitting the wall. 

However, a yellow with two laps to go re-racked the field and gave Reddick the opportunity to fight for the win, and after making a furious march to Larson's back bumper, he made the pass in the final corner to score his second Kansas win. 

Needless to say, Jordan, who has been at the track for all five of Reddick's win in 2026, was a happy car owner. 

Michael Jordan comments on Tyler Reddick's win

"This kid is on fire," Jordan told Fox Sports regarding the 30-year-old Reddick. "I don't know what to say. I don't know if I can cool him down. He's unbelievable. That was an unbelievable last couple laps. I'm proud of him. 

"When you win, it's always fun. Right now it's fun for everybody at 23XI. I'm so happy for the team."