Despite a spirited effort to lead during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway, Joey Logano ultimately crossed the finish line in fifth place. The victory went to his Team Penske teammate, Austin Cindric.
However, the race wasn’t without its tensions for the Team Penske squad. During Stage 2, Logano expressed considerable frustration over a maneuver made by Cindric that allowed Bubba Wallace to seize control of the stage.
“Way to go, Austin,” Logano began, his voice laced with exasperation, “Way to go you dumb f—. Way to f—ing go. What a stupid s—. God! He just gave it to him. Gave it to him. Gave a Toyota the stage win. Nice job. Way to go. What the f—.”
Logano trailed Wallace in Stage 2, with Kyle Larson securing third and Cindric settling for fourth.
Despite the heated exchange, the situation quickly resolved itself. Cindric rebounded impressively, reclaiming the lead and ultimately claiming victory in the Jack Link’s 500 race.
- Winner: Austin Cindric
- Second Place: Ryan Preece
- Third Place: Kyle Larson
- Fourth Place: William Byron
- Fifth Place: Joey Logano
This marked Cindric’s third career NASCAR Cup Series win and his first since last season. He’s maintained a consistent presence this year, placing within the top 10 in three races. Notably, he finished 23rd during the spring Talladega event of the previous year.
