Chase Briscoe led the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono while diligently saving fuel, creating tension on the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing pit box. Despite leaving the pit box prematurely, Briscoe managed to hold off teammate Denny Hamlin and secure the victory after leading 72 of 160 laps.
Briscoe acknowledged the pressure of fuel saving and fending off a strong competitor like Hamlin, but ultimately triumphed and appreciated the loyal race fans. The race saw Ryan Blaney in third, Chris Buescher in fourth, and Chase Elliott in fifth, among other top finishers.
The final stage of the race featured clean racing after earlier incidents, with Briscoe strategically managing fuel consumption. Despite challenges, including a late caution, Briscoe maintained his lead, securing his third career win in a thrilling finish at Pocono.
