Joey Logano Wins Third NASCAR Cup Championship

Joey Logano has clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at the 2024 finale held at Phoenix Raceway, overcoming teammate Ryan Blaney in a thrilling finish. Logano, who initially was not expected to compete for the title due to being eliminated earlier in the playoffs, capitalized on Alex Bowman's disqualification to secure his place in the final rounds. With this victory, Logano joins an elite group of drivers with three or more championships, becoming the only active driver with multiple titles in the Next-Gen era. Blaney, the defending champion, finished second, while William Byron completed the podium in third. The race also marked the retirement of veteran driver Martin Truex Jr., who ended his full-time career with a 17th-place finish. Logano's win solidifies Team Penske's dominance, marking their third major title in less than a month.