Denny Hamlin secured a victory at the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, holding off a strong challenge from Kyle Larson. Throughout the race, Hamlin maintained his lead, with the gap fluctuating as Larson attempted to close in. With 100 laps to go, Hamlin led by 2.498 seconds, and the gap was down to 1.3 seconds with 30 laps remaining. In the final stages, Larson narrowed the gap to just over half a second, but Hamlin managed to retain his lead and win the race. This victory marks Hamlin's third win of the season and ties him with Lee Petty for 54 career wins at the Cup level. The race was also notable for the impact of lapped traffic in the closing laps, which added to the intensity of the competition. Larson finished second, followed by Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, and Chase Elliott rounding out the top five.
Denny Hamlin calls his shot and wins @MonsterMile. Impressive.
A Dover W for the No. 11! @dennyhamlin wins at the @MonsterMile! https://t.co/8QWXbzkcbp
Denny Hamlin holds off a fierce charge by Kyle Larson to win the #NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway! Hamlin ties Lee Petty with 54 career wins at the Cup level. Hamlin: "Let's just keep stacking."
Denny Hamlin wins the Cup Series race at Dover. "Let's keep stacking."
Denny Hamlin holds off Kyle Larson to win at Dover.
🏁 @dennyhamlin delivers at Dover! His 3rd win of the season and 2nd ever at @MonsterMile. Another @JoeGibbsRacing weekend sweep. Larson P2, MTJ P3, Busch P4 and Elliott unofficially the top 5. #NASCAR
Larson has chased Hamlin down. Can Hamlin hold on with two laps to go?! #NASCAR
Denny Hamlin still in control in the final 10 laps at Dover.
Denny Hamlin leads Kyle Larson by 0.52 seconds with 15 laps to go at Dover
Gap is closing, now just over half a second between Hamlin and Larson. Lapped traffic playing a big factor. 15 to go @MonsterMile. #NASCAR
This isn't over yet. Kyle Larson making gains on Denny Hamlin with 20 to go. Down to 0.6 second
Denny Hamlin leads Kyle Larson by 1.3 seconds with 30 laps to go at Dover
45 to go in Dover. Hamlin leads Larson, Truex, Gragson and Busch. Gragson looking for a second straight top-five finish. #NASCAR
300 laps complete, 100 laps to go at Dover. Denny Hamlin leads Kyle Larson by 2.498 seconds, then it's Busch, Truex, Bowman, Blaney, Elliott, Gibbs, Reddick, Wallace. 11. Stenhouse 12. Berry 13. Dinger 18. Byron #NASCAR