Joey Logano wins Richmond race; Denny Hamlin leads Cup Series standings

At the Cook Out 400 on August 15 in Richmond, Joey Logano secured a victory, boosting his points standing to eighth and positioning himself as a championship contender. Denny Hamlin continues to lead the NASCAR Cup Series points with 969 points, well ahead of 17th place. Austin Cindric achieved a significant milestone with a third-place finish, moving to 15th in points and 57 points above the Chase cutline. With only two regular-season races remaining, the competition intensifies as drivers jockey for positions in the upcoming Chase. A total of 24 of 26 regular-season races are now complete.

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