“Just wanted to be consistent” - Joey Logano talks about his top-5 finish at the Richmond Raceway
Joey Logano consistently performs well at Richmond Raceway, and the recent Cook Out 400 was no exception.
Despite lacking the speed to contend for the win during the race, he managed to secure a remarkable 4th-place finish by capitalizing on a strong restart following a late caution.
The Richmond Raceway has long been a favorite among NASCAR drivers due to its challenging 0.75-mile, D-shaped oval track.
Logano's performance at Richmond has been consistently impressive, with 13 top-5 finishes in 29 career starts and 18 top-10 finishes. He has maintained a top-10 finish in 16 out of his last 19 starts at the track.
Logano's success is not limited to Richmond alone, as he has achieved four top-5 finishes in the last eight Cup Series races overall.
As last season's Championship winner, Joey Logano is steadily gaining momentum as the Playoffs draw nearer. According to Speedway, he recently made a statement:
"We weren't that bad with the Shell-Pennzoil Mustang. Just a little bit off from the best cars. Really couldn't hang. If you put us at fifth, we could probably hang at fifth.
"Just qualifying as poorly as we did, slowly getting our way up there, a couple of setbacks during the race, kind of made us hang around 7th and 10th place range for a little bit."
Logano continued:
"I just wanted to be consistent and think our weaknesses were hidden today by the lack of grip in the racetrack, mechanical grip seems to come in. It's hard to put the power down as it is. I think just where our weaknesses are were masked.
"I'm glad Chris was able to capitalize on it and a Ford got into Victory Lane. We need to get more of 'em in there. Nice to see one in Victory Lane right now."
Joey Logano remained focused on his strategy throughout the race and stunned everyone
Joey Logano made calculated moves in the recent race, allowing him to stay within the top ranks throughout the event.
Logano's top-5 finish at the Richmond Raceway serves as a testament to the value of consistency in NASCAR racing. The seasoned driver's ability to balance calculated risk-taking with steady performance has earned him success on and off the track.
As Logano continues to strive for excellence, he sets an inspiring example for racers everywhere. It shows them that the journey to victory is paved with determination, teamwork, and a dedication to consistency.