Joey Logano and Team Penske aim for points at NASCAR Chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Joey Logano continues to push for points as he seeks to secure his first title in the NASCAR Chase system. After a recent victory at Richmond Raceway, Logano improved his standing to ninth over the past six races. The Chase, which relies solely on points for qualification, has seen the top 16 drivers remain unchanged for several races, led by Denny Hamlin. The next event takes place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, pivotal for drivers looking to qualify for the championship series starting September 6 at Darlington Raceway. Logano's resurgence, marked by two wins in the last four races, refocuses his team's goals toward championship contention.
- •Logano has climbed from 20th to ninth in standings recently.
- •Denny Hamlin leads the points standings with a significant margin.
- •The Chase begins September 6, resetting points for qualification.
- •Logano's team has shifted focus from making the Chase to winning the championship.
- •Next race at New Hampshire is crucial for final standings.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches
"Joey Logano has three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series but none in the Chase system that has returned this season. The Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes. From 2014-25, the waning races of NASCAR’s regular season typically were a scramble to make the championship field as a win earned a berth.
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