The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season has been marked by unpredictability. In the previous years, a handful of teams have dictated the pace. However, this campaign has seen parity spread across the garage. Drivers such as Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Chase Briscoe have each had their moments of brilliance. But no particular driver has run away with the championship picture. With the Next-Gen car now in its third full season, the balance of competition has shifted from dominance to survival. And this year, too, Logano points out one big reason for the mediocrity wave observed across the garage.

The defending champion is entering the playoffs with modest numbers. He has just one win, three top-fives, and seven top-tens. His Team Penske squad has been competitive, but far from overwhelming. Ye

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