Toyota drivers of Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch and Christopher Bell all took turns within the top-five and leading the pack in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Unfortunately attrition in the closing laps and contact from other competitors would impact their finishing results with Truex (11th) claiming the top Toyota finish.
Toyota Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Race 19 of 36 – 400 miles, 260 laps
TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Chase Elliott*
2nd, Ross Chastain*
3rd, Austin Cindric*
4th, Erik Jones*
5th, Ryan Blaney*
11th, MARTIN TRUEX JR.
14th, BUBBA WALLACE
19th, CHRISTOPHER BELL
20th, KYLE BUSCH
22nd, KURT BUSCH
25th, DENNY HAMLIN
*non-Toyota driver
TOYOTA QUOTES
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 Coca-Cola Toyota Camry TRD, Joe Gibbs Racing
Finishing Position: 25th
After having a solid top-five run, Ross Chastain made contact with you, how frustrating is it to lose what could have been a strong finish?
“It’s just frustrating. We were in pretty good position, but ultimately got taken out.”
Are you frustrated with Ross Chastain after the contact that impacted your race?
“Yeah, of course.”
Is this something you need to digest for a while before saying too much?
“I’m done speaking, I just have to go race.”
How was your race going before the incident with Ross Chastain?
“We were in really good position and we were about to be clear of the 1 (Ross Chastain) and be in third in the outside line. I was really happy with where I was at for sure. I think the 1 probably sensed that we were about to clear him so he chased us up there and got into us.”
At what point has the line been crossed too many times?
“It’s all in whatever level I’m willing to take. It’s just another unfortunate circumstance for him.”
Can Ross Chastain win a championship with as many drivers he has made upset this season?
“Everyone has different tolerance levels and as you all know, I’ve reached my peak.”
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