Starting from pole at Dover Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin steered clear of early chaos to claim his second All‑Star Race win. Hamlin led the final 30 laps, edging teammate Chase Briscoe by 0.887 seconds. The No. 11 Toyota crossed the line first, securing the $1 million prize and joining his 2015 victory in the exhibition event. The race, the sixth held at Dover, featured a caution‑filled 200‑lap dash.

Multiple wrecks thinned the 36‑car field early, with more than half eliminated during the first two 75‑lap segments. Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain departed after irreparable damage, while Kyle Larson retired on lap 120 due to a power‑steering failure. Despite damage, Daniel Suarez advanced through a fan vote, finishing three laps down but completing the final stage. The chaotic start saw Ryan Preece, Todd Gilliland and Blaney tangled.

The All‑Star triumph marks Hamlin’s third straight win on a 1‑mile oval, following points victories at the Monster Mile in 2024 and 2025. Toyota swept the podium, with Erik Jones rounding out the top three behind Dillon and rookie Connor Zilisch. Hamlin’s dominance adds momentum heading into the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte next week and solidify his standing among the sport's elite.