Joey Logano explains why Kyle Larson beat him in the end at Gateway
It was a good day for Joey Logano and the No. 22 at Gateway on Sunday, but just not good enough. Logano ran up front all day, leading 96 laps at the Enjoy Illinois 300, more than any other driver on the track. But in a race that featured a season-high 18 cautions, sometimes, the timing isn't going to break your way, and that's the fate that the No. 22 suffered. While Logano was in position ...…
Joey Logano's day at Gateway on Sunday was promising, but it ultimately fell short. The No. 22 driver led an impressive 96 laps in the Enjoy Illinois 300, outpacing all other competitors. However, the race was marred by 18 cautions, and it proved to be the downfall for Logano's victory hopes. Despite being in a prime position to clinch the win late in the race, a series of restarts allowed Kyle Larson to overtake him and claim the checkered flag.
Logano finished the race in a strong third place, demonstrating his consistency throughout the day as he claimed a notable win in Stage 1 and secured second place in Stage 2. While Logano expressed his disappointment over the missed win, he praised his performance and acknowledged that the cautions played a significant role in Larson's success.
With the Chase standings in mind, Logano recognized that those additional 20 points from a win would have made a substantial impact on his standing. The next opportunity for Logano to secure a victory will come at the upcoming race in Bristol.
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