Hamlin finishes fifth in Brickyard 400 despite team victory
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Denny Hamlin completed his 18th attempt to win the Brickyard 400, finishing in fifth place at the event held on July 27, 2026. While Hamlin was unable to secure a personal victory, his team 23XI Racing, led by driver Corey Heim, won the race. This result adds to Hamlin's streak of frustrations at this crown jewel event. His fifth-place finish continues a series of near-misses in Indianapolis, where expectations are high for his performance.
- •Denny Hamlin finishes fifth in the Brickyard 400 on July 27, 2026.
- •Corey Heim wins the race for 23XI Racing.
- •This marks Hamlin's 18th attempt at the event.
- •Hamlin has not won the Brickyard 400 despite high expectations.
- 12:02 AMRacer — Hamlin leaving Indianapolis disappointed once again
"Hamlin won the Brickyard 400 as a car owner with 23XI Racing's Corey Heim, but it came at his own expense as a driver as his 18th attempt to win the crown jewel event resulted in a fifth-place finish.
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