Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR race at Michigan

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won a NASCAR Sprint Cup race for the first time this year, holding off Matt Kenseth on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

The drivers appeared headed for a fuel-mileage finish. Then a late caution enabled them to make pit stops before a frantic and closing five-lap sprint.

Kenseth was the only person with a shot to catch Hamlin in the final moments. He tried to go both above and below the leader but was unable to pass Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota. Hamlin won by 0.281 seconds for his second victory at this track.

Kyle Busch drove despite chest pain and finished third, giving Joe Gibbs Racing a 1-3 finish after the team was told to change oil pans before Friday’s practice. NASCAR said oil pans from cars driven by Hamlin, Busch and Joey Logano were not submitted for approval before opening day inspection.