Hamlin’s seventh win at Pocono was additionally the fiftieth of his profession. It was additionally Toyota’s 600th NASCAR win, nevertheless it was not with out controversy.
After the ultimate spherical of inexperienced flag stops, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin – who each took simply two new right-side tires – discovered themselves working first and second and battling for the lead on a restart with seven of 160 laps remaining.
Hamlin bought to the within of Larson, drifted up the observe and nudged Larson’s No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet briefly into the wall. Larson retaliated beneath warning, door-slamming Hamlin.
Hamlin skirted by to say the lead then held off Tylyer Reddick – who had taken 4 new tires on his ultimate cease – till a last-lap warning secured Hamlin’s victory.
Even earlier than Hamlin introduced his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota again to the frontstretch to rejoice, followers have been already booing him loudly and a few throwing bottles on the observe.
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