A Late-Race Masterclass at Dover
Denny Hamlin powered to his second NASCAR All-Star Race victory at Dover Motor Speedway, seizing control in the final 30 laps and steering clear of the cascade of crashes that reshaped the field.
His teammate Chase Briscoe chased him home in second place, even though his car bore the scars of a hard-fought battle, while Erik Jones completed a Toyota top-three sweep that underscored the manufacturer’s late-race strength.
The race turned into a survival test, with more than half of the 36-car field either spun out or sent to the garage for repairs, eliminating heavyweights such as Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain, while Kyle Larson saw his night end with 60 laps remaining.
Daniel Suarez also moved into the final segment after an online fan vote, but the real story was Hamlin’s age-defying performance; at 45 he became the second-oldest winner of the All-Star event, a testament to his experience and composure under pressure.
The action now shifts to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where the next chapter of the season will test whether the momentum built at Dover can be carried forward.