Denny Hamlin came out swinging last Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, delivering a masterclass performance in the Enjoy Illinois 300. Starting from the pole, he led a race-high 75 of 240 laps, showcasing his No. 11 Toyota’s speed and his pit crew’s precision under crew chief Chris Gayle . When the pressure was on, Hamlin executed a flawless late restart to pull away for a 1.62-second victory, marking his fifth win of 2025 and the 59th of his Cup Series career.

His win also marked Toyota’s 200th Cup victory and secured Hamlin’s spot in the Round of 12, allowing him to race with pure aggression. The Gateway crowd’s reaction was mixed, a blend of boos and cheers, as Hamlin celebrated with his signature burnout—an emblem of his flair for stirring the pot. With his 60th win tantalizi

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