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Denny Hamlin questions timing of caution lights at Coke Zero Sugar 400

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Denny Hamlin questions timing of caution lights at Coke Zero Sugar 400

Summary

Denny Hamlin finished in 11th place at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday at Daytona. The race concluded under a caution flag, which was triggered during the final lap. Because the race ended under caution, officials determined the finishing order based on the running position at the time the yellow flag was displayed. Hamlin expressed skepticism regarding the reliability and timing of the caution light activation during those closing moments. Official results for the event were locked in based on these procedural protocols rather than a standard green-flag finish at the line. NASCAR officials have not issued a follow-up response regarding the specific timing of the flag in the final lap.

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By the Numbers

•Denny Hamlin finished 11th at the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
•A caution flag occurred during the final lap of the race.
•Race results were finalized based on running order at the time of the caution.
•Denny Hamlin stated he lacks trust in the timing of the caution lights.

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3:10 PMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin doesn't think he can trust timing of caution lights

What they're saying

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Denny Hamlin finished Saturday's race at Daytona in 11th, but Hamlin isn't certain he agrees with the result. While race results are usually pretty simple to decipher — whoever crosses the line first wins, next gets second, and so on — the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday ended on a caution flag that came out during the final lap. When that happens, results are determined by the running ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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