Overview

• Denny Hamlin captured the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover for his fourth Cup Series victory of 2025 and became the 13th driver to win back-to-back races at the track
• Crew chief Chris Gayle’s decision to keep Hamlin on worn tires after a 56-minute red flag ensured he restarted on the front row when rivals pitted
• Hamlin held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe through double overtime restarts, with Briscoe deliberately avoiding risky contact despite having fresher rubber
• The repeat triumph under NASCAR’s win-and-in format sealed Hamlin’s spot in the playoffs and denied a first-time winner an automatic berth
• Hamlin credits a mindset shift inspired by former teammate Martin Truex Jr. for transforming his performance at Dover into a consistent strength