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Denny Hamlin Dedicates NASCAR Victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch After Tying Him on Career Win List

On Sunday, Denny Hamlin won at Michigan International Speedway, securing his 63rd career NASCAR Cup Series victory despite starting from the rear due to a pre-race penalty for unapproved adjustments.
Hamlin's victory mirrored his win last week at Nashville Superspeedway, where he also overcame a penalty. Despite qualifying first at Michigan, he dropped to the back at the green flag before methodically advancing over 400 miles.
Hamlin took the lead for good with 38 laps remaining, sweeping past Spire Racing teammates Daniel Suarez and Carson Hocevar. The triumph tied the late Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time win list, honoring their NASCAR-record 523 races together.
A hard crash between Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott triggered a 20-minute red flag with 51 laps remaining. Both drivers walked to the infield care center for evaluation after the impact severely damaged the SAFER barrier.
Rookie Connor Zilisch finished last in the 37-car field after crashing twice, continuing his struggle to secure a top-10 finish. The NASCAR Cup Series makes its lone trip this season to Pocono Raceway on June 14.

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