NASCAR Power Rankings: Denny Hamlin At No. 1 Is Concrete After Dover Win

NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Denny Hamlin Holds Firm at No. bmw motorcycle 1 Following Dover Victory

Published Jul. 22, 2025, 2:27 p.m. 777pub invite friends login register ET

Denny Hamlin is on a roll with two wins in his last six races, plus five top-four finishes in his past seven starts 30jili.. This impressive consistency has propelled the Joe Gibbs Racing driver back to the top of the power rankings.

After clinching victory at the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover, the race saw several drivers competing fiercely in the final laps and during overtime, making this ranking particularly competitive.

As the Cup drivers prepare for their next challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, here are the ten drivers who seem to have the most momentum:

Dropped Out:

1. Ryan Preece (Last Week: 9)

On the Verge:

1. Chris Buescher
2. Kyle Busch
3. Ross Chastain
4. Brad Keselowski
5. Joey Logano
6. Ryan Preece

10. Ty Gibbs (Last Week: Not Ranked)

Gibbs secured a fifth-place finish at Dover, marking his third consecutive top-10 finish, with two of those being in the top five. He’s also in the running for the in-season tournament against Ty Dillon.

9. Tyler Reddick (Last Week: 6)

Reddick performed well for much of the race at Dover, running in the top 10, but ended up finishing 12th after two overtime periods. This result broke his streak of three consecutive top-10 finishes.

8. Ryan Blaney (Last Week: 7)

Blaney finished eighth at Dover after starting from 31st due to qualifying being canceled. It was a solid day for the Penske driver on a track where overtaking proved to be challenging.

7. Alex Bowman (Last Week: 10)

Bowman showcased strong performance, finishing fifth in the first stage, second in the second stage, and ultimately third. This is a significant achievement for a driver still seeking his first win and battling for a playoff spot based on points spin ph basketball.

6. Christopher Bell (Last Week: 5)

Bell’s day was marred by a spin as he fought Hamlin for the lead with less than 10 laps remaining, leading him to finish in 18th place.

5. William Byron (Last Week: 3)

A late crash following a red flag for rain impacted Byron’s race, resulting in a 31st-place finish that did not reflect his earlier performance; he was fourth in the first stage and sixth in the second stage.

4. Kyle Larson (Last Week: 4)

Larson maintained a top-ten position in both stages and finished fourth, nearly clinching a win against Hamlin in overtime. This result signifies Larson’s first top-five finish since Michigan, helping him break a slump of only one top-10 finish in the previous four races.

3. Chase Briscoe (Last Week: 8)

Briscoe had a chance to win during the second overtime, but opted to give his JGR teammate Hamlin the room necessary to secure his lead, ultimately settling for a second-place finish.

2. Chase Elliott (Last Week: 1)

Elliott’s decision to pit for tires after a caution for rain cost him track position, resulting in a sixth-place finish despite leading 238 of the 407 laps during the race. It was a frustrating end to an otherwise strong outing.

1 8k8.com register. Denny Hamlin (Last Week: 2)

Hamlin exhibited exceptional skills in defending his lead over the final 67 laps, securing his fourth win of the season. He has now managed to outshine competitors in the closing moments for two consecutive years at Dover.

Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports, with decades of experience in motorsports journalism.

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