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Logano climbs in NASCAR standings after North Wilkesboro victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Logano climbs in NASCAR standings after North Wilkesboro victory

Summary

Joey Logano won the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading 323 laps for his first victory since May 2025. This win moved him from outside the provisional Chase field to 15th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with 511 points. Erik Jones fell to 17th, becoming the first driver below the Chase cut line as the standings see significant changes with six races remaining in the regular season. Ryan Blaney has also mathematically clinched a spot in the upcoming Chase, joining Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick.

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By the Numbers

•Logano dominated the race, leading a career-high 323 laps.
•Carson Hocevar moved up to seventh, while Chase Briscoe improved to eighth.
•Only 33 points separate Austin Cindric in 16th and Erik Jones in 17th.
•Blaney joins Hamlin and Reddick as confirmed Chase qualifiers.

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3:23 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Standings After North Wilkesboro: Joey Logano Climbs, Erik Jones Falls Below Chase Cut Line

What they're saying

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Joey Logano's first victory since May 2025 reshuffled the NASCAR Cup Series standings at North Wilkesboro, moving the Team Penske driver into the provisional Chase field while Erik Jones dropped below the cut line.
— Yahoo Sports

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