Denny Hamlin claims victory at the 2026 NASCAR Cup in Nashville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured first place in the 2026 NASCAR Cup at Nashville on June 1, outperforming teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a thrilling three-wide finish. This victory marks Hamlin's 62nd career win and his first at this venue. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished fourth, achieving his best result since the Daytona 500. Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick, who finished fifth and sixth, collided after the race concluded. Several drivers, including Shane van Gisbergen, showed strong performances but narrowly missed top finishes.
- •Hamlin's victory is his second of the 2026 season.
- •Stenhouse Jr. records first top-five finish since Daytona.
- •Elliott and Reddick collided after finishing fifth and sixth.
- •Van Gisbergen finished seventh, missing a top-five spot.
- •Race took place in Nashville on June 1.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Nashville
"It was a wild finish as three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers battled it out for the win in Music City
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