Chase Briscoe had the fresher tires, and only one man to beat on the final restart at Dover International Speedway. Unfortunately, it was his teammate in Denny Hamlin, and the elder-statesman of Joe Gibbs Racing was able to hold off the newbie for the win.

Denny Hamlin secured his fourth NASCAR Cup win this season last Sunday (July 20) but Chase Briscoe had an opportunity to steal the victory from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate.

9. Shane Van Gisbergen, 208. 10. Chase Briscoe, 192. 13. Tyler Reddick, 112. 14. Bubba Wallace, 106. 16. Carson Hocevar, 80. 16. Brad Keselowski, 80.

When Chase Briscoe signed with Joe Gibbs Racing, he openly acknowledged that the organization operated with far greater precision and structure compared to Stewart-Haas Racing.

Denny Hamlin scored his series-best fourth win of the Cup season Sunday at Dover in double overtime. Joe Gibbs Racing went first and second with Chase Briscoe placing second. Alex Bowman finished third and Kyle Larson placed fourth for Hendrick Motorsports. Ty Gibbs completed the top five.

Through July 21

D OVER − The NASCAR Cup Series race at AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway was delayed by rain with 14 laps remaining on July 20. The delay lasted 56 minutes as a storm moved quickly through the area. NASCAR officials set a drop-dead time of 8:10 p.m. because Dover doesn't have lights at the racetrack.

Rick Ware Racing — Good news: Cody Ware finished 18th at Indy last year, one of his best finishes in a limited Cup schedule in 2024. Bad news: Ware is coming off a 36th-place finish at Dover, his worst finish since Bristol in April.