Logano Secures Final Spot in NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ Round of 8
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Joey Logano has clinched the final position in the Round of 8 of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, ensuring his bid for a fourth championship continues. The Team Penske driver advanced following a dramatic final lap at the recent elimination race, where Ross Chastain’s aggressive maneuver in the last chicane resulted in a collision with Denny Hamlin, allowing Logano to secure the necessary points for progression.
Logano’s advancement occurs amidst a highly competitive field, with fellow champions Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, and Chase Elliott also moving forward. Notably, four competitors in the round—Hamlin, William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe—are still seeking their first championships, with Briscoe being the only driver yet to reach the Championship 4.
The reseeded points standings ahead of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway are as follows:
- Denny Hamlin + 8
- Ryan Blaney + 6
- Kyle Larson + 4
- William Byron + 4
- Christopher Bell – 4
- Chase Briscoe – 14
- Chase Elliott – 14
- Joey Logano – 24
Logano is the defending champion at Las Vegas, which kicks off the next round. Following this, the series will head to Talladega Superspeedway before concluding with the elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, where Blaney captured victory last year.
As the playoff competition intensifies, the remaining teams include formidable representatives from Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske, and Hendrick Motorsports.
