Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series 16th Annual Fanshield 500 at Phoenix Raceway

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Starting from 13th place Car 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford won the 16th Annual Fanshield 500, his 25th win in 403 NASCAR Cup Series races. This is his 2nd win & 2nd Top 10 finish in 2020. This is his 2nd win & 12th Top 10 finish in 23 races at Phoenix Raceway. 2nd Place Car 4 Kevin Harvick Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Rewards Ford, started from 2nd place posted his 24th Top 10 finish in 35 races at Phoenix Raceway. It is his 4th Top 10 finish in 2020. 3rd Place Car 18 Kyle Busch Sport Clips Toyota, started from 10th place posted his 22nd Top 10 finish in 30 races at Phoenix Raceway.

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

4th Place Car 42 Kyle Larson McDonald’s Chevrolet, started from 4th place followed by 5th place Car 14 Clint Bowyer Mobil 1/Haas CNC Ford, started from 18th place. 6th Place Car 1 Kurt Busch GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, started from 7th place followed by 7th place Car 9 Chase Elliott UniFirst Chevrolet, started from pole. 8th place Car 10 Aric Almirola Smithfield Ford, started from 6th place. 9th Place Car 41 Cole Custer Haas Automation Ford, started from 16th place was the highest finishing rookie. Lastly in the Top 10 was Car 24 William Byron Hertz Chevroletin 10th place, started from 17th place. Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 1 points over Joey Logano.

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The race had 12 Cautions for 73 Laps: 1st Caution on lap 59 for #47, 53 Crash in Turn 2. 2nd Caution on lap 65 for #2, 11, 12 Crash in Turn 3 and 4. 3rd Caution on lap 77 for Stage 1 Conclusion. 4th Caution on lap 132 for #3 Crash in Turn 3. 5th Caution on lap 190 for Possible fluid on frontstretch from #51, Stage 2 Conclusion. 6th Caution on lap 215 for #00 Crash in Turn 2. 7th Caution on lap 253 for #20 Crash in Turn 2. 8th Caution on lap 266 for #8 Crash in Turn 2. 9th Caution on lap 278 for #17 Crash in Turn 1. 10th Caution on lap 284 for #19, 10, 48 Crash in Turn 1. 11th Caution on lap 305 for #6, 41, 24 Crash on the Frontstretch. 12th Caution on lap 311 for #47, 38 Crash on the Frontstretch.

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The race had 20 Lead Changes among 7 drivers; C. Elliott 1-60; K. Harvick 61-91; C. Elliott 92-102; K. Harvick 103-132; C. Elliott 133-137; M. Truex Jr. 138-140; C. Elliott 141-155; B. Keselowski 156-193; C. Buescher 194; B. Keselowski 195-215; C. Elliott 216; M. Truex Jr. 217-224; J. Logano 225-250; K. Harvick 251-254; C. Elliott 255; K. Harvick 256-257; J. Logano 258-267; B. Keselowski 268-271; K. Larson 272-273; B. Keselowski 274-292; J. Logano 293-316.

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Alliance Parts Ford, leads the pack during the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Stages:
Stage 1 Top 10: 4, 9, 22, 21, 18, 88, 19, 10, 8, 20
Stage 2 Top 10: 2, 4, 19, 8, 18, 10, 22, 14, 42, 41

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 I Am Second Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Race Number 4
Phoenix Raceway – Avondale, AZ – 1. – Mile Paved
Total Race Length – 316 Laps – 316. Miles

Finish Start Car Driver Team Laps Status

1. 13. Car 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford 316 Running
2. 2. Car 4 Kevin Harvick Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Rewards Ford 316 Running
3. 10. Car 18 Kyle Busch Sport Clips Toyota 316 Running
4. 4. Car 42 Kyle Larson McDonald’s Chevrolet 316 Running
5. 18. Car 14 Clint Bowyer Mobil 1/Haas CNC Ford 316 Running
6. 7. Car 1 Kurt Busch GEARWRENCH Chevrolet 316 Running
7. 1. Car 9 Chase Elliott UniFirst Chevrolet 316 Running
8. 6. Car 10 Aric Almirola Smithfield Ford 316 Running
9. 16. Car 41 Cole Custer # Haas Automation Ford 316 Running
10. 17. Car 24 William Byron Hertz Chevrolet 316 Running
11. 14. Car 2 Brad Keselowski Alliance Parts Ford 316 Running
12. 21. Car 48 Jimmie Johnson Ally Chevrolet 316 Running
13. 9. Car 21 Matt DiBenedetto Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford 316 Running
14. 8. Car 88 Alex Bowman Axalta Chevrolet 316 Running
15. 25. Car 13 Ty Dillon GEICO Chevrolet 316 Running
16. 22. Car 34 Michael McDowell Love’s Travel Stops Ford 316 Running
17. 23. Car 17 Chris Buescher SunnyD Ford 316 Running
18. 20. Car 37 Ryan Preece Velveeta Chevrolet 316 Running
19. 27. Car 43 Bubba Wallace World Wide Technology Chevrolet 316 Running
20. 3. Car 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Freight Toyota 316 Running
21. 31. Car 96 * Daniel Suarez CommScope Toyota 316 Running
22. 19. Car 47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Kroger Chevrolet 316 Running
23. 24. Car 6 Ross Chastain(i) Oscar Mayer Ford 316 Running
24. 15. Car 95 Christopher Bell # Procore Toyota 316 Running
25. 26. Car 38 John Hunter Nemechek # MDS Transport Ford 316 Running
26. 33. Car 52 JJ Yeley(i) Jacob Construction Ford 316 Running
27. 28. Car 32 Corey LaJoie Motor Trend Ford 316 Running
28. 11. Car 20 Erik Jones Interstate Batteries Toyota 313 Running
29. 37. Car 53 Joey Gase(i) Chevrolet 313 Running
30. 35. Car 77 Reed Sorenson Spire Motorsports Chevrolet 312 Running
31. 32. Car 15 Brennan Poole # Goettl Chevrolet 292 Electrical
32. 12. Car 19 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops Toyota 282 Accident
33. 29. Car 8 Tyler Reddick # I Am Second Chevrolet 264 Accident
34. 34. Car 00 Quin Houff # Mount-N-Lock/Ashurst Honey Chevrolet 208 Accident
35. 36. Car 51 Garrett Smithley Jacob Construction Chevrolet 181 Engine
36. 30. Car 3 Austin Dillon Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet 129 Accident
37. 5. Car 12 Ryan Blaney Menards/Tarkett Ford 65 Accident
38. 38. Car 66 * Timmy Hill(i) PIT BOSS GRILLS Toyota 51 Engine

Race Comments: Prior to the start of the race, the following vehicle(s) dropped to the rear of the field under penalty for the reasons indicated: No. 19 (Engine Change), No. 38 (Radiator Change). Failed to Qualify: None. Time of Race: 3 Hrs, 20 Mins, 50 Secs. Average Speed: 94.407 MPH. Margin of Victory: .276 Seconds. Caution Flags: 12 for 73 laps. Lead Changes: 20 among 7 drivers. Busch Pole Award: Chase Elliott, #9 138.116 mph. Sunoco Rookie of the Race: Cole Custer, #41.

(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series

Next Race: March 15, 2020 – Atlanta Motor Speedway

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