Logano Edges Briscoe to Win Richmond Cup Race

A decisive long run in the final stage delivered Logano the victory, tightening the playoff picture as the regular season winds down.

Overview

Joey Logano held off a late charge from Chase Briscoe to win the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway Saturday night and record the 39th victory of his Cup career.
Chase Briscoe led a race-high 171 of 400 laps but lost the lead late on a long run and said he was frustrated after finishing second.
Logano led 95 laps, ten different drivers led at least one lap, eleven of 37 starters finished on the lead lap, and Carson Hocevar was the only DNF after breaking his transmission by over‑downshifting.
Austin Cindric finished third for his best result of the 2026 season and Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott completed the top five.
Richmond’s short‑track layout put a premium on tire wear and pit strategy, and this late‑run pass highlights how remaining regular‑season races will have outsize playoff implications for drivers without wins.