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With a strong last-lap push from Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano rocketed into the Round of 12 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with an overtime victory in Sunday’s Quaker State 400 …
Joey Logano secured a spot in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with a thrilling overtime victory at the Quaker State 400 in Atlanta Motor Speedway, aided by teammate Ryan Blaney’s last-lap push. Logano’s win, the second of the season and 34th of his career, elevated him to fifth in the Playoff standings and guaranteed his advancement to the next round. The victory was particularly special for Logano, who had fond memories of racing at Atlanta as a child living nearby. Despite leading for only nine laps, Logano capitalized on his team’s performance and his fast race car to secure the win. Blaney’s strong finish propelled him to the series lead, while Playoff drivers dominated the top 10 positions in the race. Daniel Suarez, who finished second, expressed satisfaction but not contentment with his performance due to losing his pusher teammate in the closing stages of the race. The eventful race featured early incidents involving top-seeded driver Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe but ultimately culminated in Logano’s triumph, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the Playoff series at Watkins Glen International next Sunday.
