In an exciting race held at North Wilkesboro, Joey Logano secured victory in the NASCAR Cup of 2026, crossing the finish line with only 0.859 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin. This 450-lap race marked a historic moment, as Logano is the first driver to win a points race at this iconic track in three decades.
Logano, driver of the No. 22 Team Penske, dominated the race, leading 323 laps, a new personal record for him. Hamlin, driver of Joe Gibbs Racing, finished second, while Chase Briscoe and Ty Gibbs completed the podium with third and fourth places, respectively. Shane van Gisbergen achieved his best finish on an oval with a fifth place.
Logano also won Stage 2, while Gibbs took Stage 1 thanks to a decisive move on the final lap, passing Van Gisbergen. In total, 34 of the 37 drivers who started the race finished, but only six of them completed all laps.
With this win, Logano now has a total of 38 victories in his career, placing him 23rd on the all-time NASCAR winners list.
Results of the NASCAR Cup 2026 in North Wilkesboro
| Position | Driver | Number | Manufacturer | Laps | Time | Interval | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Logano (Team Penske) | 22 | Ford | 450 | 2:50’54.390 | 10 | |
| 2 | D. Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing) | 11 | Toyota | 450 | +0.859 | 2:50’55.249 | 10 |
| 3 | C. Briscoe (Joe Gibbs Racing) | 19 | Toyota | 450 | +7.936 | 2:51’02.326 | 15 |
| 4 | T. Gibbs (Joe Gibbs Racing) | 54 | Toyota | 450 | +15.436 | 2:51’09.826 | 11 |
| 5 | S. van Gisbergen (TrackHouse Racing) | 97 | Chevrolet | 450 | +17.448 | 2:51’11.838 | 11 |
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