Logano holds off Briscoe to win Richmond NASCAR Cup race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Joey Logano secured victory at the Richmond NASCAR Cup race on August 17, fending off a late challenge from Chase Briscoe. The event featured long green-flag runs and effective multi-groove racing, contributing to the excitement of the race. With only two races left before the Chase reset, the competition for the NASCAR Cup Series championship intensifies. The high-action race saw minimal attrition, with just one driver not finishing.
- •Logano won the Richmond race after leading late against Briscoe.
- •The race had low attrition, with only one DNF reported.
- •This event is crucial with two races left before the Chase reset.
- •Drivers demonstrated strong performances throughout the long green-flag runs.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race
- 3:10 PMMotorsport.com — Winners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race
"With Richmond in the rearview, only two races remain before the Chase reset in the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Logano claimed victory, fending off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps of a 'classic' Richmond race with long green-flag runs and multi-groove racing. The Saturday night race saw very low attrition and just one DNF, but lots of movement throughout the ...Keep reading
"Logano and the No. 22 Team Penske Ford captured the checkered flag at Richmond, ahead of Briscoe and Blaney on Saturday night
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:10 PMWinners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race
Logano and the No. 22 Team Penske Ford captured the checkered flag at Richmond, ahead of Briscoe and Blaney on Saturday night
- Motorsport.comAug 17, 2026, 3:10 PMWinners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race
With Richmond in the rearview, only two races remain before the Chase reset in the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Logano claimed victory, fending off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps of a 'classic' Richmond race with long green-flag runs and multi-groove racing. The Saturday night race saw very low attrition and just one DNF, but lots of movement throughout the ...Keep reading
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