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Denny Hamlin won the rain shortened NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway Race 2

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Delivering Strength Toyota, crosses the finish line under caution to later win the rain-delayed NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Starting from 16th place Car 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Delivering Strength Toyota won the rain shortened Toyota 500, his 39th win in 512 NASCAR Cup Series races. This is his 2nd win & 3rd Top 10 finish in 2020. This is his 3rd win & 12th Top 10 finish in 16 races at Darlington Raceway. 2nd Place Car 18 Kyle Busch M&M’s Fudge Brownie Toyota, started from 26th place posted his 11th Top 10 finish in 17 races at Darlington Raceway. It is his 3rd Top 10 finish in 2020. 3rd Place Car 4 Kevin Harvick Mobil 1 Ford, started from 20th place posted his 13th Top 10 finish in 25 races at Darlington Raceway.

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Delivering Strength Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

4th Place Car 2 Brad Keselowski PIRTEK Ford, started from 8th place followed by 5th place Car 20 Erik Jones STANLEY Toyota, started from 13th place. 6th Place Car 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford, started from 3rd place followed by 7th place Car 10 Aric Almirola Smithfield Ford, started from 9th place. 8th Place Car 48 Jimmie Johnson Ally Chevrolet, started from 37th place followed by 9th place Car 21 Matt DiBenedetto Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, started from 7th place. Lastly in the Top 10 was Car 19 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops Toyota, in 10th place, started from 15th place. Christopher Bell (11th) was the highest finishing rookie. Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 34 points over Joey Logano.

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Ryan Preece, driver of the #37 Tide Power Pods Chevrolet, leads the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fifth Third Bank Ford, wrecks during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

The race had 17 Lead Changes 17 among 13 drivers; R. Preece 0; T. Dillon 1-8; J. Logano 9-27; B. Wallace 28-30; C. Bowyer 31-83; M. Truex Jr. 84-99; K. Harvick 100-109; *. Suarez 110; C. Bowyer 111-128; R. Newman 129-133; E. Jones 134-160; C. Elliott 161-175; B. Keselowski 176-181; B. Poole # 182; C. Elliott 183-190; B. Keselowski 191; C. Elliott 192-196; D. Hamlin 197-208.

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #38 SCAG Ford, wrecks during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Stage:
Stage 1 Top 10: 14, 19, 12, 88, 22, 10, 9, 11, 42, 37
Stage 2 Top 10: 14, 9, 19, 20, 4, 24, 11, 88, 22, 21

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Mobil Delvac 1 Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, leads Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Ford, during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Crew members push the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, driven by Kevin Harvick through the garage area prior to the during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Race Number 6

Darlington Raceway – Darlington, SC – 1.366 – Mile Paved
Total Race Length – 208 Laps – 284.128 Miles

Finish Start Car Driver Team Laps Status

1. 16. Car 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Delivering Strength Toyota 208 Running
2. 26. Car 18 Kyle Busch M&M’s Fudge Brownie Toyota 208 Running
3. 20. Car 4 Kevin Harvick Mobil 1 Ford 208 Running
4. 8. Car 2 Brad Keselowski PIRTEK Ford 208 Running
5. 13. Car 20 Erik Jones STANLEY Toyota 208 Running
6. 3. Car 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford 208 Running
7. 9. Car 10 Aric Almirola Smithfield Ford 208 Running
8. 37. Car 48 Jimmie Johnson Ally Chevrolet 208 Running
9. 7. Car 21 Matt DiBenedetto Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford 208 Running
10. 15. Car 19 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops Toyota 208 Running
11. 24. Car 95 Christopher Bell # Procore Toyota 208 Running
12. 34. Car 24 William Byron Axalta Chevrolet 208 Running
13. 14. Car 8 Tyler Reddick # Caterpillar Chevrolet 208 Running
14. 6. Car 6 Ryan Newman Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Ford 208 Running
15. 18. Car 1 Kurt Busch Monster Energy Chevrolet 208 Running
16. 21. Car 43 Bubba Wallace Victory Junction Chevrolet 208 Running
17. 23. Car 34 Michael McDowell CarParts.com Ford 208 Running
18. 19. Car 88 Alex Bowman ChevyGoods.com NOCO Chevrolet 208 Running
19. 2. Car 13 Ty Dillon GEICO Chevrolet 208 Running
20. 10. Car 3 Austin Dillon DOW/Keep America Beautiful Chevrolet 208 Running
21. 5. Car 12 Ryan Blaney Menards/Moen Ford 208 Running
22. 4. Car 14 Clint Bowyer Rush/Mobil Delvac 1 Ford 208 Running
23. 32. Car 17 Chris Buescher Fifth Third Bank Ford 208 Running
24. 31. Car 32 Corey LaJoie Keen Parts “Thank a Hero” Ford 207 Running
25. 39. Car 47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Kroger Chevrolet 207 Running
26. 35. Car 00 Quin Houff # Good Greek Chevrolet 207 Running
27. 25. Car 96 * Daniel Suarez Today.Tomorrow.Toyota Toyota 207 Running
28. 29. Car 77 JJ Yeley(i) Bon Secours #TheRealHeroes Chevrolet 207 Running
29. 30. Car 51 Joey Gase(i) Agri Supply Ford 207 Running
30. 11. Car 42 Matt Kenseth Credit One Bank Chevrolet 206 Running
31. 22. Car 41 Cole Custer # HaasTooling.com Ford 206 Running
32. 28. Car 27 Gray Gaulding Panini America Ford 206 Running
33. 33. Car 66 * Timmy Hill(i) RoofClaim.com Toyota 204 Running
34. 36. Car 53 Garrett Smithley # Trophy Tractor Chevrolet 204 Running
35. 12. Car 38 John Hunter Nemechek # SCAG Ford 202 Running
36. 38. Car 78 * BJ McLeod(i) Christensen Arms Chevrolet 202 Running
37. 27. Car 15 Brennan Poole # SpartanGo Chevrolet 201 Transmission
38. 17. Car 9 Chase Elliott NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet 200 Accident
39. 1. Car 37 Ryan Preece Tide Power Pods Chevrolet 69 Engine

Race Comments: Prior to the start of the race, the following vehicle(s) dropped to the rear of the field under penalty for the reasons indicated: Nos. 78, 32 (Multiple Inspection Failures), Nos. 27, 77 (Driver Change), No. 20 (Unapproved Adjustments). Failed to Qualify: None. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 42 Mins, 23 Secs. Average Speed: 104.984 MPH. Margin of Victory: Under Caution. Caution Flags: 11 for 54 laps; Laps. Lead Changes: 17 among 13 drivers. American Ethanol Green Flag Restart Award: Clint Bowyer, #14. Sunoco Rookie of the Race Award: Christopher Bell, #95.

(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series

Next Race: May 24, 2020 – Charlotte Motor Speedway

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