October 14, 2025
With just one race remaining before the Championship 4 is set, Joey Logano finds himself in a familiar — but daunting — position. Sitting 24 points below the cutline, the Team Penske driver knows that his clearest, and perhaps only, path to another shot at the NASCAR Cup Series title is simple: win and advance.
Logano, a two-time Cup Series champion (2018, 2022), has made a career out of thriving under pressure. Known for his poise in elimination races and ability to seize opportunities when everything is on the line, the driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang has delivered clutch performances before — and he’ll need another one this weekend.
“We’ve been here before,” Logano said following Sunday’s race at Las Vegas. “This team doesn’t give up. We know what we have to do, and that’s to go out there and win. It’s as simple as that.”
The challenge ahead won’t be easy. The remaining race in the Round of 8 will test not just speed but strategy, pit execution, and composure — three things that Logano and his veteran crew chief Paul Wolfe have mastered over the years.
Logano’s track record in high-stakes situations makes him a dangerous threat. In both of his championship seasons, key playoff wins propelled him to the title round, and he’s built a reputation as one of the sport’s most determined and strategic racers when the pressure mounts.
Currently outside the transfer line alongside other big names, Logano’s 2025 season has had flashes of strength but not the consistent top finishes needed to secure his spot through points alone. That puts all eyes on this weekend’s race — where one bold move or perfectly timed pit call could change everything.
“Joey’s one of those drivers who rises to the moment,” NASCAR analyst Dale Jarrett said on NBC Sports. “He knows what’s at stake. If he gets the car he needs late in the race, he’ll be in the mix for the win.”
With the Championship 4 set to be determined, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A win would punch Logano’s ticket to Phoenix and give him a shot at joining elite company with a third Cup title. Anything less might mark the end of his 2025 championship run.
For Joey Logano and Team Penske, the mission is clear — no points math, no scenarios, just victory.
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🏁 Playoff Snapshot
📊 Position: 24 points below cutline
🚗 Team: Team Penske
🔧 Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe
🎯 Goal: Win and advance to the Championship 4
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