October 7, 2025

Joey Logano of Team Penske finished 20th during the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway's Roval track, but was a major player in the battle for determining who advanced to the Round of 8 in the playoffs. Logano started the race from 17th place and only advanced a few positions during the first stage. The No. 22 Ford driver struggled with speed through most of the race, but made it up to 12th by the end of the first stage due to several drivers choosing to pit before the end of the first stage. Logano stayed out hoping to earn stage points, but received none during the first stage. In the second stage, Logano did end up earning stage points by finishing eighth at the end of the stage. From there, the final stage became a battle for the final playoff spot on points between Logano and Ross Chastain. Logano and Chastain executed similar pit strategies through the final stage until late in the stage when Logano took an extra pit stop while Chastain ran on an older set of tires. This was the difference as Chastain lost enough positions due to his worn tires on the final lap, and Logano gained enough positions on fresher tires to earn the final spot into the Round of 8 of the playoffs. Despite scoring his worst career Cup finish at the Roval, Logano's chance to defend his Cup title is still alive.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com