Chevrolet Leads NASCAR Cup Series After Texas Race

Joey Logano secured his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Texas Motor Speedway, moving from the back of the field to first in a dramatic overtime finish, which also boosted him to ninth in the championship standings. William Byron managed to retain his lead atop the driver standings despite finishing 13th after a pit stop mishap, but his advantage over Kyle Larson shrank to just 13 points as Larson scored the most points for the second week in a row. Denny Hamlin's early engine trouble allowed Chase Elliott to tie for third in the standings, while other drivers like Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, and Alex Bowman remain in strong playoff contention. In the Manufacturer’s Championship, Chevrolet maintains a narrow lead over Toyota, with Ford further behind, as the battle among manufacturers intensifies with 25 races left in the season. The competition remains tight among both drivers and manufacturers, setting up an intense run toward the playoffs. The NASCAR series will continue at Kansas Speedway, where the championship races are expected to further tighten.