Overview

• Denny Hamlin overtook William Byron with four laps remaining after his team confirmed he had extra fuel to maintain race pace.
• The victory at Michigan International Speedway was Hamlin’s 57th career Cup Series win, making him Joe Gibbs Racing’s all-time leader.
• William Byron, who led 98 laps, ran out of fuel on the final lap and finished 28th but remained atop the Cup standings.
• Carson Hocevar led late in the race until a left-rear tire failure forced him to pit, dropping him to 29th from contention.
• Analysts and insiders praised the fuel conservation format at Michigan as a compelling blend of speed and strategy.