The only two-time Cup champion in the playoff field, Logano passed Daniel Suarez with five laps remaining Sunday for his fourth career victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was the second win of the playoffs for Logano and the Team Penske driver makes a Ford the first one locked into the winner-take-all final four at Phoenix Raceway next month.

Here is what drivers had to say after Sunday’s Round of 8 opener at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: Joey Logano — Winner: “Oh my gosh. It’s an incredible turn of events coming from what was at the end of last weekend and what it was like Sunday night after a couple hours after the race and to this Sunday.

Joey Logano won the NASCAR playoff race Sunday at Las Vegas, becoming the first driver to clinch a berth in the championship race.