The first race of the 2024 NASCAR Playoffs took place at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where Joey Logano secured a dramatic overtime victory in the Quaker State 400. With help from teammate Ryan Blaney, Logano led the two-lap shootout, earning his second win of the season and advancing to the Round of 12. Despite incidents involving other playoff drivers like Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe, Logano’s win propels him to the top of the playoff standings heading into the next race at Watkins Glen​(