On Sunday, October 4th, Joey Logano finished second in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in double overtime. Kyle Busch took the checkered flag in the 1000Bulbs.com 500, edging out Logano for the win.
The race was a thrilling one, with a total of nine cautions and two red flags due to rain. Logano started the race in fourth position and stayed near the front for much of the race. He was able to take the lead late in the race and held it for a few laps before being passed by Busch.
Logano and Busch battled for the lead in the final laps of the race, with Logano leading on the final lap. However, Busch was able to get around Logano on the backstretch and take the lead. Logano was able to stay close, but was unable to make a move on Busch as they crossed the finish line.
The finish was a close one, with Logano just 0.007 seconds behind Busch at the checkered flag. It was Logano’s best finish of the season and his first top-five finish since April.
Logano was disappointed with the result, but praised Busch for his driving. “He did a great job,” Logano said. “He made a great move at the end and got around me. I tried to fight him off, but it wasn’t enough.”
Busch was thrilled with the win and credited his team for their hard work. “It was a great day for us,” he said. “My team gave me a great car and I was able to get around Joey at the end. It was a great race and I’m glad we were able to come out on top.”
The win was Busch’s fourth of the season and his third at Talladega Superspeedway. It also marked his 50th career Cup Series win, making him just the fourth driver in NASCAR history to reach that milestone.
Overall, it was an exciting race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Joey Logano finishing second and Kyle Busch taking the checkered flag in double overtime. It was a thrilling finish and one that will be remembered for years to come.
