Two playoff runs and redemption on both? Must be nice to be Joey Logano. After a rollercoaster 2024 season that nearly ended at the Roval, a twist of fate handed him a lifeline when Alex Bowman’s car failed post-race inspection for a weight violation. From that moment, Logano’s crew went into overdrive and ultimately emerged as champions. And this season too, Joey Logano might have found a shot at the championship after almost being out of contention, thanks to Denny Hamlin’s actions at Roval.

For the 109 laps of the 17-turn road course/oval hybrid, Logano and Ross Chastain were inseparable at the cutline, continuously passing each other. And then came Hamlin in the mix. After qualifying 14th at the Charlotte Roval, Hamlin passed Chastain in Turn 7, and the No. 1 Chevy driver pushed for

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