Overview
- A late four-tire call and setup tweaks from crew chief Chris Gayle enabled Hamlin’s decisive late-race pass of Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe.
- Hamlin said an extended yellow left him anxious during the closing laps; NASCAR’s Mike Forde cited tow-truck logistics for the delay.
- The victory ties him with Kevin Harvick for 10th on the all-time wins list and makes him Toyota’s top Cup winner.
- With two races left before the finale, insiders say the three-week preparation window could prove pivotal as Team Penske’s Phoenix speed remains a threat.
- Hamlin dedicated the milestone to his ailing father, secured his first early Championship 4 berth, and leads 2025 with six wins.