Joey Logano had one of the fastest cars this past Sunday at Phoenix, especially early on in Stage 1. Logano started on the front row and took the lead away from William Byron.

Joey Logano already had an affinity for Phoenix Raceway. The Team Penske driver had won on the mile oval three times, including the 2022 Cup Series title, and had 15 top-10 finishes in 31 races since 2009.

Joey Logano was no fan of NASCAR's decision to penalize him at Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 in Phoenix. On Lap 18, the three-time Cup Series champion was hit with a restart violation that forced him to give up his lead and head towards the back of the pack.

William Byron, alongside Joey Logano on the front row, leads the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag at Phoenix Raceway.