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Joey Logano Clinches Texas Victory, Secures Playoff Spot

Logano rebounds from Talladega disqualification and poor qualifying to win in overtime, marking his first win of the 2025 season and solidifying Team Penske's postseason presence.

Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Knauf Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Overview

  • Joey Logano captured his 37th career NASCAR Cup Series win at the Wurth 400 in Texas, overcoming a 27th-place start and securing his playoff berth.
  • The race featured 12 cautions and an overtime finish, with Logano holding off Ross Chastain and teammate Ryan Blaney in the final laps.
  • Michael McDowell's late-race gamble for his first career win ended in a crash, relegating him to a 26th-place finish after leading 19 laps.
  • Denny Hamlin suffered his first DNF of the season after an engine fire on lap 75, breaking his 21-race lead lap streak.
  • Team Penske now has two drivers locked into the playoffs, easing internal pressure and allowing strategic flexibility for the remainder of the season.