Joey Logano defends the current points format for NASCAR So the discussions are brewing for the changes in the NASCAR Championship format for 2026, Joey Logano remains strongly supportive for the current elimination-style system. Under the current format, the Team Penske driver has already won the 2018, 2022, and 2024 cup titles . And just narrowly advanced to the Round 8 after a wild race at the Charlotte Roval . Ross Chastain and Joey Logano was tied, but due the desperate dive-bomb of Chastain on Denny Hamlin in the final corner, he got 4 crucial points. The two cars spun with Chastain reversing wildly across the line as Logano secured his place in a dramatic showdown for the eighth and final transfer spot. Logano praises the playoff format for its drama and twists Logano clearly disagreed with the fellow Cup champion Brad Keselowski spoke against the current format, calling it a " net loss for the sport. " Logano on the other hand said: The playoffs create drama . It creates storylines. It creates awesome moments like that . He further added, I don't understand what people don't like about it. I really don't get it. And if you're one of those people who say the regular season doesn't matter, playoff points don't matter - one point would have been the difference there. I preach that all the time. I'm not just saying that because it works for us. I'm saying it because it's true.
