A dramatic finish at Dover
Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line at Dover Motor Speedway to claim his second NASCAR All-Star Race victory, edging out Chase Briscoe by a razor‑thin 0.887 seconds.
The 2026 event saw Hamlin dominate the early stages, leading 103 of the 120 laps before a late‑race caution shuffled the order, but the veteran driver kept his composure and held off Briscoe’s final charge.
Reflecting on the win, Hamlin highlighted the teamwork that made the night possible, crediting his crew chief and the strategic calls from the pit box that kept his car in the lead.
This triumph marks Hamlin’s second All-Star crown, his first having come in 2015 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, underscoring a career that has consistently delivered in high‑pressure settings.
Looking ahead
With the All-Star accolade added to his résumé, Hamlin enters the next segment of the season with renewed confidence, aiming to translate that momentum into championship contention.
The victory also shines a spotlight on Joe Gibbs Racing, the organization behind Hamlin, which continues to be a powerhouse in NASCAR’s premier series.