Denny Hamlin finishes fourth at 2026 Brickyard 400 after leading late
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Denny Hamlin finished fourth at the 2026 Brickyard 400 held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26. Leading during the final restart, Hamlin was unable to maintain his position due to a lack of support from teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe, allowing Corey Heim to take the lead. Hamlin expressed frustration over the timing of the restart and the loss despite his strong performance. With this finish, Hamlin remains without a win at the Brickyard 400, a notable gap in his racing achievements.
- •Denny Hamlin led on the final restart before finishing fourth.
- •Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 for 23XI Racing.
- •Hamlin expressed disappointment over the lack of team support at critical moments.
- •This loss adds to Hamlin's pursuit of a Brickyard 400 win.
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"Denny Hamlin discusses his heartbreaking defeat in the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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