Final Results – Top 10 (Pocono 2.5‑mile Tricky Triangle)

Stages summary:

• Stage 1 winner: Denny Hamlin

• Stage 2 winner: Chase Briscoe

Driver Performance Highlights

Chase Briscoe

• Clinched his first win of the 2025 season—and third career Cup Series victory—after fending off teammate Denny Hamlin in a tight finish

• Managed fuel brilliantly in the final 30 laps under pressure, outlasting Hamlin 

• Went 1–2 with Joe Gibbs Racing, marking a strong team performance.

Denny Hamlin

• Led early and took the Stage 1 win, showcasing consistent long-run pace

• Narrowly missed winning by just 0.682 seconds—his sixth top-two finish at Pocono in nine races 

Ryan Blaney

• Returned to the podium with a strong third-place finish for Team Penske, recovering from mid-race challenges .

Chris Buescher & Chase Elliott

• Buescher seized valuable points by finishing fourth and showcasing exceptional consistency.

• Elliott bounced back during the final run to secure fifth, demonstrating strong Chevy competitiveness.

Championship Implications

• Briscoe's win secures his spot in the postseason and boosts his standing in the playoff race. His six points increase the momentum for Cole Custer.

• JGR dominance—Briscoe and Hamlin’s top 2 finish continues Toyota's form and JGR's season performance.

• Team Penske & Hendrick resurgence—Blaney and Elliott’s podiums tighten the midfield battle for playoff positioning.