Denny Hamlin Clinches Goodyear 400 Victory at Darlington

Denny Hamlin secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at the Goodyear 400 on April 6, 2025, at Darlington Raceway, following a critical final pit stop executed by his Joe Gibbs Racing team. The team’s quick 9.4-second pit stop allowed Hamlin to emerge in the lead during a late-race caution caused by Kyle Larson's spin. He successfully held off William Byron, who had dominated the race by leading 243 of the 297 laps, to win by a margin of .597 seconds. This victory marks Hamlin's 56th career win, breaking a tie with Rusty Wallace for 11th on NASCAR's all-time wins list. Hamlin praised his pit crew for their outstanding performance, attributing both recent victories to their precision and teamwork. The win also signifies Hamlin's first back-to-back wins since 2012.