Byron and the No. 24 team had only one victory in the last 50 Cup races before Sunday — this year’s Daytona 500. Even with the lack of victories, Byron entered Iowa four points behind teammate Chase Elliott for the points lead. But Fugle knew that the No. 24 team needed a victory ahead of the playoffs.

William Byron was in a drought following the Daytona 500 before breaking through Sunday at Iowa. Did the win propel him to No. 1 in the rankings?

William Byron was already locked into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and was second in the regular-season point standings heading into Sunday’s race at Iowa Speedway.