Joey Logano took the checkered flag at North Wilkesboro, topping the 450‑lap field by 0.859 seconds over Denny Hamlin and marking the first points‑winning Cup race free‑happening at the historic track in three decades.
Logano’s dominance
The Indianapolis 500–graduated driver led 323 laps—the most in his career—before crossing the finish line. A Stage 2 win confirmed his control, while his aggressive lines left no doubt that he was the faster of the day. His 38 total victories now slot him exclusively at 23rd on NASCAR’s all‑time wins list.
Stage battles and final field
Ty Gibbs captured Stage 1 with a last‑lap pass on Shane van Gisbergen, who still managed a career‑best fifth place and set an oval lap‑lead record of 49 laps. Chase Briscoe finished third, and Hamlin ended up second after the blue‑flag overtake.
The race featured 34 of 37 starters completing the distance, however only six cars stayed on the lead lap. Chad Finchum, Josh Berry and A.J. Allmendinger were the sole DNFs, keeping the event notably clean.
Logano’s triumph at North Wilkesboro signals another strong chapter in a season defined by high‑velocity contests and rising competitiveness from every corner of the Cup series.
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