Joey Logano secures victory at Richmond race as drivers reflect on performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Joey Logano of Team Penske claimed victory at the NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond on August 15. This win marks his second in the last four races. Logano praised his team's performance, noting the pressure during key pit stops. Chase Briscoe finished second, expressing frustration over a lost advantage due to brake issues, while Austin Cindric took third, highlighting improvements in his car's performance. Denny Hamlin secured fourth after a slow pit stop impacted his finish, and Chase Elliott rounded out the top five, pleased with a solid night amid challenging recent races.
- •Joey Logano wins the NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond.
- •Chase Briscoe finishes second after losing a lead due to brake issues.
- •Austin Cindric claims third, noting improvements in car performance.
- •Denny Hamlin secures fourth place after a slow pit stop.
- •Chase Elliott finishes fifth, pleased with recent performance.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — What Cup drivers said after Richmond win by Joey Logano
"The Team Penske driver earned his second victory in the past four races
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