by Lee Spencer

"Everything he's done up to now he's done exceptionally well," Gibbs said. "When you get to this level, everybody is really good."

But how long will it take the 18-year-old to catch up?

Logano has failed to finish on the lead lap in the three Cup races he's run this season, which has left the rookie with an average showing of 37th. In last Sunday's Dickie's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, he was unable to maintain minimum speed on the racetrack. But NASCAR still allowed Logano to compete.

"We threatened him within an inch of his life — just finish the race," Gibbs joked. "It's just going to take time."