Hamlin leads Joe Gibbs hat-trick at Pocono

Denny Hamlin (Toyota) won his third victory of the season and the 3th of his career in Pocono (Pennsylvania), ahead of his teammates Erik Jones and Martin Truex Jr who gave Joe Gibbs Racing a hat-trick. The 34 runner-up held on after taking control of the race in the final segment as the tanks emptied and the breakdown haunted the competitors.

The driver of the No. 11 Camry once again showcased his expertise in the “Tricky Triangle” since he scored his 5th victory at Pocono, the 3-turn circuit where he scored his first two victories in Nascar Cup Series in 2006. Denny Hamlin had not won on the Pennsylvania oval since 2010.

Kyle Buch (Toyota) had to settle for 9th place unlike his teammates. William Byron and Kyle Larson rounded out the Top 5 in their Chevrolets. Kevin Harvick placed the first Ford in 6th position.

Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet) finished in 15th place after notching his second career segment victory.