Denny Hamlin snags Michigan win for third victory of 2026

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday afternoon for his second straight victory.After winning the pole Saturday, Hamlin was forced to start from the rear after making unapproved adjustments. The victory is the 63rd of his career, tying the late Kyle Busch for ninth all-time in NASCAR Cup Series victories.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosErik Jones finished second in his best finish of 2026 ahead of Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson and Cars