Erik Jones, driver of the #77 GameStop/Cars 3 – Driven to Win Toyota, leads Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Axalta presents the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 11, 2017 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Photo – Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Erik Jones got a taste of the high life on Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

Running third in the closing laps of the Axalta presents the Pocono 400, Jones watched Ryan Blaney out-duel Kevin Harvick for the victory – and wanted to be up there with them.

Third was a career best for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, but Jones has his sights set on loftier goals. Continue reading →