Kyle Busch Blasts Joey Logano After Chaotic Daytona 500 Wreck: “Just Created Chaos!”

The 2025 NASCAR Cup season kicked off with high-octane drama at the Daytona 500, delivering the kind of chaos fans have come to expect from the legendary race. The closing laps were filled with intense battles and major wrecks, but none drew more attention than the crash involving three former Cup Series champions—Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, and Joey Logano, the latter of whom found himself at the center of controversy once again.

With just 20 laps to go, Joey Logano, who had been racing fiercely against Ricky Stenhouse Jr., attempted a daring move between his opponent and his Team Penske teammate, Ryan Blaney. Stenhouse Jr. tried to block Logano’s No. 22 Ford, but by then, Logano was already committed. The move proved disastrous as all three drivers lost control, triggering a massive multi-car wreck that took out contenders including Noah Gragson, Kyle Busch, and Chase Elliott.

Kyle Busch, visibly frustrated, did not hold back in his post-race comments, criticizing Logano’s aggressive approach. The Richard Childress Racing (RCR) veteran expressed his belief that Logano’s impatience ultimately led to unnecessary chaos.

“Looks like the fastest car got in a hurry to get to the wreck,” Busch said via Fox Sports. “Logano was by far the fastest car today. He led a lot of laps and could do about anything. The Penske cars were very strong. We still had 20 laps to go, and he’s trying to go through the middle and make a hole that isn’t there. Just created chaos.”

Logano, however, had his own perspective on the incident. Speaking in his post-race interview, the defending Cup Series champion explained his thought process at the time, admitting that his move was aggressive but arguing that he was caught in a no-win situation when Stenhouse Jr. made a blocking maneuver.

“So, yeah, just racing there at the end,” Logano said. “It seems like it’s just—I don’t know. I felt like I could get my nose in there. I was going to, and then he just wanted to block it, and I couldn’t get out. Once you’re already checked up, it brings the whole back of the pack up to you. So, unfortunate for the old Shell-Pennzoil Mustang.”

While Logano acknowledged his role in the crash, he made it clear that he was not going to let the setback derail his momentum. He remains focused on using the speed and performance he showcased at Daytona to mount a strong title defense throughout the 2025 season.

As the NASCAR world continues to dissect the wreck and its implications, one thing is certain: tensions are already running high, and this season is shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in the sport’s storied history.