Joey Logano and Team Penske turn into a different beast when the NASCAR playoffs hit. It’s like they’ve got a secret switch for the elimination rounds. Stage points, bold passes, and slick pit calls become their bread and butter. What looks like chaos to the grandstands is pure strategy for Logano, Ryan Blaney, and the Penske crew.

They thrive on the high-stakes chess game, making moves others wouldn’t dare. Logano’s 2018 title run was a masterclass. Clutch passes, nervy restarts, and a never-quit mindset carried him past faltering rivals. Now, with the Round of 8 underway, Logano’s dropping hints he’s ready for another Cinderella story, warning the field he’s not out of the fight yet.

Logano’s playoff mindset

On a recent Rubbin is Racing Podcast, Logano laid it out : “ Okay, I believ

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