Chase Briscoe secured a dramatic and strategic victory in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, emerging triumphant after 160 laps of high-stakes competition, fuel conservation, and fierce battles among the sport’s top drivers.
Briscoe, piloting the No. 19 Toyota, crossed the finish line just 0.703 seconds ahead of veteran driver Denny Hamlin, who started from the pole in the No. 11 Toyota. The win marks a pivotal moment in Briscoe’s career, as he not only claimed the checkered flag but did so by leading the most laps (69), showcasing his consistency and control throughout a race punctuated by 11 lead changes and seven cautions.
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Stage Breakdown and Key Moments
The 160-lap race was divided into three stages (30/95/160), offering multiple opportunities for strategy and drama. Briscoe’s dominance was evident early on as he secured his first stage win since Watkins Glen in August 2022 by taking Stage 2. Denny Hamlin opened the race strong, capturing the Stage 1 victory.
As the race entered its final phase, fuel strategy became a critical factor. With just under 40 laps remaining, Briscoe’s team informed him he was potentially half a lap short on fuel. Despite this pressure, Briscoe managed to stretch his mileage through meticulous driving and timely communication with his crew. Hamlin, running a close second, was also in fuel conservation mode, intensifying the drama.
The Final Push to Victory
By Lap 156, with three laps to go, Briscoe was still in the lead but with Hamlin just 0.44 seconds behind. Ryan Blaney, who started 20th and fought his way up to third in the No. 12 Ford, was just over a second off the lead. Briscoe maintained his edge and executed a flawless final stint, crossing the line in 3:04:19 total race time and claiming a hard-earned win.
Notable Performances
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Denny Hamlin led 32 laps and maintained a strong presence throughout, ultimately finishing second.
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Ryan Blaney made up an impressive 17 positions to claim third, bolstered by solid pit strategy and on-track aggression.
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Brad Keselowski, who started 14th and led 27 laps, also factored prominently, especially during mid-race cautions.
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Josh Berry and Chase Elliott showed strong runs during the second stage, finishing it in second and third respectively.
Race Stats Overview
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Total Laps: 160
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Lead Changes: 11 among 9 different drivers
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Cautions: 7 for 31 laps
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Average Green Flag Run: Approximately 17 laps
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Race Winner: Chase Briscoe (No. 19 Toyota)
Briscoe’s average running position was 6.87, and he spent 103 of the 160 laps in the top five. His fastest lap came on lap 122 at 52.992 seconds, reaching a speed of 169.837 mph.
Broadcast Coverage
Fans followed the action through multiple platforms, including Prime Video, MRN Radio, SiriusXM, and MAX, underscoring the growing accessibility of NASCAR’s live coverage.
Looking Ahead
With the season heating up, Briscoe’s Pocono win could serve as a major momentum builder as the series moves toward the playoffs. The Cup Series leaderboard is tightening, and drivers like Hamlin, Blaney, and Keselowski continue to pose formidable challenges week after week.
Pocono Raceway Cup Series Results
June 22, 2025
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POSITION
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START
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LED
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BEHIND
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PTS
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
C. Briscoe #19
|
6
|
72
|
Winner
|
–
|
|
2 |
D. Hamlin #11
|
1
|
33
|
0.682
|
–
|
|
3 |
R. Blaney #12
|
20
|
3
|
0.989
|
–
|
|
4 |
C. Buescher #17
|
2
|
2
|
2.731
|
–
|
|
5 |
C. Elliott #9
|
18
|
0
|
5.187
|
–
|
|
6 |
J. Nemechek #42
|
4
|
0
|
12.312
|
–
|
|
7 |
K. Larson #5
|
24
|
0
|
12.838
|
–
|
|
8 |
R. Preece #60
|
13
|
0
|
13.099
|
–
|
|
9 |
B. Keselowski #6
|
14
|
27
|
13.491
|
–
|
|
10 |
A. Cindric #2
|
19
|
0
|
13.512
|
–
|
|
11 |
A. Bowman #48
|
25
|
15
|
15.673
|
–
|
|
12 |
J. Berry #21
|
35
|
0
|
16.077
|
–
|
|
13 |
E. Jones #43
|
11
|
0
|
16.771
|
–
|
|
14 |
T. Gibbs #54
|
7
|
0
|
17.865
|
–
|
|
15 |
D. Suárez #99
|
10
|
0
|
18.984
|
–
|
|
16 |
J. Logano #22
|
12
|
5
|
19.577
|
–
|
|
17 |
C. Bell #20
|
9
|
0
|
21.964
|
–
|
|
18 |
C. Hocevar #77
|
3
|
2
|
22.720
|
–
|
|
19 |
J. Haley #7
|
22
|
0
|
23.136
|
–
|
|
20 |
K. Busch #8
|
26
|
0
|
24.269
|
–
|
|
21 |
A. Allmendinger #16
|
33
|
0
|
25.001
|
–
|
|
22 |
C. Custer #41
|
5
|
0
|
25.872
|
–
|
|
23 |
N. Gragson #4
|
17
|
0
|
26.044
|
–
|
|
24 |
A. Dillon #3
|
16
|
0
|
27.868
|
–
|
|
25 |
Z. Smith #38
|
15
|
0
|
31.142
|
–
|
|
26 |
R. Chastain #1
|
21
|
0
|
32.233
|
–
|
|
27 |
W. Byron #24
|
31
|
0
|
32.878
|
–
|
|
28 |
T. Gilliland #34
|
32
|
0
|
33.298
|
–
|
|
29 |
C. Ware #51
|
36
|
0
|
34.444
|
–
|
|
30 |
R. Stenhouse Jr #47
|
30
|
2
|
37.243
|
–
|
|
31 |
S. Van Gisbergen #88
|
23
|
0
|
2 Laps
|
–
|
|
32 |
T. Reddick #45
|
8
|
0
|
2 Laps
|
–
|
|
33 |
T. Dillon #10
|
27
|
0
|
21 Laps
|
–
|
|
34 |
B. Poole #44
|
37
|
0
|
49 Laps
|
–
|
|
35 |
M. McDowell #71
|
28
|
0
|
87 Laps
|
–
|
|
36 |
B. Wallace #23
|
34
|
0
|
106 Laps
|
–
|
|
37 |
R. Herbst #35
|
29
|
0
|
119 Laps
|
–
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