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.

Byron's win is his first since the Daytona 500, and it also gives him the regular season points lead with three races to go