Corey Heim wins Brickyard 400; Joey Logano solidifies Cup title contention
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Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Corey Heim claimed victory in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, becoming a two-time NASCAR Cup race winner. He took the lead from Denny Hamlin on a late restart and secured the win ahead of Christopher Bell and Joey Logano. Logano's strong performance keeps him in contention for the Cup title, as he has now posted three consecutive top-10 finishes. Following the race, Todd Gilliland won the in-season tournament, securing $1 million. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott struggled with poor finishes, which could complicate their playoff situations.
- •Corey Heim wins the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on July 26.
- •Joey Logano finishes third and solidifies Cup title contention.
- •Todd Gilliland claims the $1 million in-season tournament win.
- •Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott finish 34th and 37th, respectively.
- •Heim's performance makes him a key player for the 2027 Chase.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Brickyard 400 winners, losers as Joey Logano becomes a Cup title contender
"Joey Logano is becoming a NASCAR Cup Series title contender as Corey Heim wins again among NASCAR Brickyard 400 race winners and losers.
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