Joey Logano secured the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship by winning the season finale at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024. Driving the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske, Logano held off teammate Ryan Blaney in the closing laps to claim his third career title, joining an elite group of drivers with three or more championships.
The Path to the 2024 Championship
The championship format, known as the NASCAR Playoffs, culminated in the Championship 4 race at Phoenix. According to NASCAR’s official race results, Logano led 107 laps, including the final 53, to secure the victory. This win marked his fourth victory of the 2024 season.
Logano entered the race as one of four title contenders, alongside Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron. While Reddick and Byron struggled to match the pace of the Team Penske Fords, Blaney challenged Logano for the lead throughout the final stage. Logano ultimately crossed the finish line 0.330 seconds ahead of Blaney.
Historical Context of Logano’s Third Title
With this win, Joey Logano moved into a tie with racing legends Tony Stewart, Darrell Waltrip, and Lee Petty for the most championships in Cup Series history, each holding three. Only a handful of drivers, including Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson, have won four or more titles.
Logano’s previous championships came in 2018 and 2022. According to Team Penske’s official records, this victory marked the organization’s fourth consecutive Cup Series title, as Ryan Blaney won the championship in 2023 and Team Penske also secured the 2022 title with Logano.
Comparison of Championship 4 Performers
The final standings of the 2024 Championship 4 reflected the dominance of the Ford performance package at the Phoenix track.
| Driver | Team | Finishing Position |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Logano | Team Penske | 1st |
| Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 2nd |
| William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 3rd |
| Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 6th |
While William Byron and Tyler Reddick remained in contention for the title until the checkered flag, they were unable to overtake the Team Penske duo. Byron finished third, and Reddick placed sixth, effectively ending their championship bids.
Looking Toward 2025
Following the 2024 finale, the NASCAR Cup Series enters the offseason before the 2025 campaign begins with the Busch Light Clash and the Daytona 500. Logano’s win solidifies his position as the driver to beat heading into the next season. Team Penske remains the team to surpass, having secured three of the last five NASCAR Cup Series championships. The 2025 schedule, released by NASCAR, features a mix of traditional tracks and new street courses, continuing the circuit’s recent push for venue diversity.