Overview

• NASCAR imposed a 75-point deduction on Denny Hamlin and team owner Joe Gibbs.
• Crew Chief Chris Gabehart fined $100,000 and team loses 10 playoff points.
• Hamlin's standings dropped from third to sixth, impacting his championship bid.
• Toyota Racing Development admitted to mistakenly disassembling the engine before inspection.
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. and fans express disappointment and skepticism over the violation.