Denny Hamlin Wins Fourth NASCAR Cup Race at Dover

Denny Hamlin secured his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season at Dover Motor Speedway, winning in overtime after a lengthy rain delay. Driving the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, Hamlin edged out teammate Chase Briscoe by a narrow margin, marking his third career victory at Dover and 58th overall, just two shy of Kevin Harvick for 10th on the all-time wins list. Despite a recent setback in a federal antitrust lawsuit involving his 23XI Racing team against NASCAR, Hamlin remained focused, with his on-track performance unaffected by the legal challenges. The race featured strategic decisions, including Hamlin's crew chief opting to keep him on older tires during a late caution, a move that ultimately paid off in the overtime finish. Hamlin expressed that winning at Dover is especially meaningful, as he struggled there earlier in his career, and emphasized his pursuit of wins and a first career Cup championship. The event also highlighted strong performances by Hendrick Motorsports drivers Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson, who finished third and fourth respectively.