Denny Hamlin Wins Third NASCAR Cup Race Michigan

Denny Hamlin secured his third NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2025 season and the 57th of his career at the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway by executing a successful fuel mileage strategy. Hamlin, driving the No. 11 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing, passed William Byron with four laps remaining and maintained the lead to victory, becoming the winningest driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. The race was defined by fuel conservation, with several leaders including Byron struggling to manage their fuel to the finish, and a late tire failure by Carson Hocevar reshuffling the final laps. Hamlin credited his crew chief Chris Gayle and the team for their strong performance throughout the year, highlighting the satisfaction of winning at Michigan after multiple near-misses. Other notable performances included Chris Buescher finishing second and Ty Gibbs third, with Byron finishing 28th after fuel issues. Hamlin is also balancing his racing career with personal commitments, as he expects the birth of his third child and is prepared to skip the next race if necessary.