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Joey Logano Publicly Admits Steep Championship Deficit: “Gotten a Little Bit Harder Than What We Needed”

Joey Logano’s championship history had fans believing the even-year trend could work in his favor again in 2026. The Team Penske star lifted the Cup Series trophy in 2018, 2022 and 2024, giving supporters another reason to back him this…

By Vikrant Damke · Yahoo Sports

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:25 AM

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Joey Logano admitted his NASCAR Cup Series championship pursuit has gotten harder due to a steep points deficit.
Logano previously captured Cup Series championships in even years: 2018, 2022, and 2024.
The Team Penske driver previously revived his postseason title hopes with a victory at Bristol in September.

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Joey Logano has publicly acknowledged facing a steep deficit in his bid for the NASCAR Cup Series championship, admitting that his title pursuit has become significantly more difficult. Despite earlier hopes, the Team Penske driver faces an uphill climb in the standings as the postseason heads into its final stretch.

Logano previously secured Cup Series titles in 2018, 2022, and 2024, fueling fan belief in his even-year championship pattern. Although a September victory at Bristol briefly revived his championship campaign after a tough start, recent postseason developments have left him facing an uphill points battle.

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Joey Logano Publicly Admits Steep Championship Deficit: “Gotten a Little Bit Harder Than What We Needed”

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