In a wild turn of events, Joey Logano went from out of the playoffs to securing a spot to vie for the Cup Series title in three weeks at Phoenix.

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.

Sunday was NASCAR's last race at the Motor Speedway for the year. The Cup Series Championship race will take place on Nov. 10 at the Phoenix Raceway.