Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches

With an impressive surge from 20th place to ninth in the standings over the past six races, Joey Logano has flipped the narrative on the elimination playoffs that determined the Cup Series champion from 2014-25

Logano, in danger of missing the playoffs a few weeks ago, is suddenly looking like a title contender after another strong performance.

Joey Logano held off a late charge from Chase Briscoe through the final laps at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night to take the checkered flag. Briscoe had been the most dominant car on the track for most of the night, leading for 171 of 400 laps, but a strong long run from Logano in the third stage flipped the lead lat

Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond  Toronto Star

Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond  AP News