Denny Hamlin achieved a significant win at the Goodyear 400 held at Darlington Raceway, marking his second consecutive victory. His pit crew’s excellent final stop before overtime allowed him to gain the lead and seal the race.
Race Overview
After a late caution brought all but Hamlin’s crew to the pit for fresh tires, his outstanding 8.3-second pit stop propelled him ahead for the final two laps, showcasing their impressive performance.
“Two people I love right now: My pit crew and Kyle Larson. Had a little assist there, so thank you,” said Hamlin after the race, highlighting the crew’s effort.
William Byron finished second, after leading 243 laps and nearly achieving a historic feat of leading every lap. Despite faltering in the final sequences, Byron expressed pride in his team’s preparation and performance.
Here’s the final rundown of top finishers:
- Denny Hamlin (#11)
- William Byron (#24)
- Christopher Bell (#20)
- Tyler Reddick (#45)
- Ryan Blaney (#12)
- Chris Buescher (#17)
- Ross Chastain (#1)
- Chase Elliott (#9)
- Ty Gibbs (#54)
- Kyle Busch (#8)
This race not only adds to Hamlin’s accolades, placing him among the elite with 56 Cup wins, but also reinforces the prowess of his pit crew, setting the stage for more thrilling NASCAR action ahead.
