Overview
- On the final stop, crew chief Cliff Daniels put two tires on Larson, positioning him fifth for the overtime restart as Hamlin, taking four tires, lined up 10th.
- Persistent tire failures influenced the race throughout, with Byron’s flat three laps from the end triggering the decisive caution.
- Denny Hamlin started on pole, led 208 of 319 laps and finished sixth, prolonging his pursuit of a first Cup title.
- Ryan Blaney passed Brad Keselowski in the final corner to win the race, while Larson’s third-place finish clinched the crown.
- Byron fell to 33rd after the late issue and Chase Briscoe placed 18th, as Larson delivered Hendrick Motorsports its 15th Cup championship.