Logano dominates laps but loses win at Gateway
At Gateway, Joey Logano led 96 of the 300 laps, capturing Stage 1 and finishing second in Stage 2. That 76‑point haul lifted his Chase standing.
Yet a record 18 cautions and a flurry of restarts eroded his lead. On the final restart, Kyle Larson received a push from the No. 48 to overtake Logano a half‑mile from the finish.
Logano admitted the timing of the cautions robbed him of a clear path to victory. “If they didn’t keep coming out, we’d have the win,” he told Motorsport.com.
Caution‑heavy race robs the No. 22 of a podium‑winning lead
The repeated yellow flags gave rivals a chance to reset, each time wiping gaps Logano had built. The last restart left him unable to stay ahead.
Missing 20 points—worth a win—means Logano will need a stronger effort to climb the standings. He will aim for a better finish at Bristol next week.
Looking toward Bristol for redemption
Despite the disappointment, Logano’s performance keeps the No. 22 in contention. He vowed to convert the lost opportunity into a championship‑boosting victory tomorrow at Bristol.
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