Joey Logano Triumphs In Overtime For First 2025 NASCAR Win

In a thrilling race at Texas Motor Speedway, Joey Logano secured his first victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season in the Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly. Despite starting from 27th position, Logano showed his skill and determination by taking the lead in the final laps and holding off strong competition.

This victory is Logano’s second at the 1.5-mile track and the 37th win of his career. He continues to prove himself as one of NASCAR’s top drivers.

The Race Recap: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

Contents

1 The Race Recap: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
- 1.1 McDowell’s Heartbreak
- 1.2 Logano’s Triumph
2 Key Moments and Highlights
- 2.1 Overtime Drama
- 2.2 Chastain’s Late Surge
3 Other Notable Performances
- 3.1 Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson
- 3.2 Top Five Finishers
4 Challenges and Setbacks
- 4.1 Denny Hamlin’s Engine Trouble
- 4.2 Josh Berry’s Unfortunate Incident
5 Looking Ahead: Kansas Speedway

The race at Texas Motor Speedway featured multiple lead changes, dramatic crashes, and strategic moves that kept fans excited. Michael McDowell took the lead after a restart on Lap 245 and looked set for victory until a late-race incident changed everything.

McDowell’s Heartbreak

McDowell led through two cautions and restarts, but his hopes ended less than four laps from the finish. Joey Logano, driving the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, passed McDowell on Lap 264 on the backstretch.

McDowell lost control in the dirty air behind Ryan Blaney’s Ford, crashed into the Turn 2 wall, and finished in 26th place.

Logano’s Triumph

Logano’s win was the result of steady progress and smart driving. He moved up from 27th, avoiding mistakes that affected other drivers.

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This was Team Penske’s second straight victory, following Austin Cindric’s win at Talladega the previous week.

Key Moments and Highlights

Overtime Drama

The race went into overtime, and Logano cleared Blaney through the first two corners. Ross Chastain moved into second place, but Logano kept his lead and reached Victory Lane.

This win was Logano’s first with his long-time sponsor, AAA Insurance.

Chastain’s Late Surge

Ross Chastain, starting 31st, made a strong comeback in the final laps. He struggled with car speed in practice, but a key adjustment by his crew chief improved his performance.

Chastain finished second, showing the Trackhouse Racing team’s resilience and adaptability.

Other Notable Performances

Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson

Ryan Blaney, Logano’s teammate, finished third. Kyle Larson, who led 90 laps, finished fourth.

Larson said it was hard to regain the lead once it was lost on a 1.5-mile track.

Top Five Finishers

Joey Logano
Ross Chastain
Ryan Blaney
Kyle Larson
Erik Jones

Erik Jones finished fifth, earning his first top-five since last year’s fall race at Talladega. This result was a big boost for Jones and his team.

Challenges and Setbacks

Denny Hamlin’s Engine Trouble

Denny Hamlin’s streak of 21 consecutive lead-lap finishes ended due to engine trouble. Flames appeared under his car, forcing him to stop and exit safely.

The team will investigate the issue to prevent it from happening again.

Josh Berry’s Unfortunate Incident

Josh Berry, who led 41 laps, hit a bump in Turn 4 and slid into the outside wall. After repairs, Berry returned to the track but finished 84 laps down.

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Looking Ahead: Kansas Speedway

The NASCAR Cup Series continues its thrilling season with the upcoming race at Kansas Speedway.

The AdventHealth 400 will take place on another 1.5-mile oval. Fans can catch the race on FS1, MRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

For a detailed race recap and to stay updated on all things NASCAR, visit the official NASCAR website.