During most of the Coca-Cola 600, William Byron and Denny Hamlin were consistently at the front of the race. Hamlin, who led 53 laps, finished 16th due to a lack of fuel at the checkered flag. Despite running second during the final pit stops, Hamlin faced fueling issues that cost him valuable track position.
A pit stop mishap caused fuel to spill, forcing Hamlin to pit again with 12 laps to go. He expressed frustration about the team error but acknowledged their professionalism. Hamlin, a past Coke 600 winner, lamented missing out on a top finish due to the pit road mistake and lack of fuel.
This incident adds to a series of pit road errors for Hamlin, who has been critical of his team’s performance in the past. The 2024 playoff run saw similar issues impacting his results, highlighting the need for improvement within the National Debt Toyota Team.
