We were getting better and better as the race went on. I felt like the No. 88 Chevy was getting better, too. It’s a shame we’re still not out there learning. I really like the soft tire. They just give you so much more feel.

The NASCAR Cup Series moves on to the site of November's championship race for Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Five months ago, Joey Logano held off Ryan Blaney to win the 2024 Cup Series title at Phoenix in an all-Penske affair.

It's race day! The fourth round of the NASCAR Cup Series is set to go ahead at Phoenix Raceway later today. William Byron will start the race from pole position followed by Joey Logano and Carson Hocevar. Reacting to securing the pole award, Byron explained: