Austin Cindric receives praise from Denny Hamlin after Cindric's 'evolution' as a superspeedway racer in the NASCAR Cup Series.

After his late heartbreak at Daytona, Austin Cindric suffered another premature end as he crashed in the final stages of the race in Atlanta. The Team Penske No.2 driver was the frontrunner to cross the line in the final three laps of the Ambetter Health 400.

Austin Cindric has emerged as one of the best superspeedway racers in the NASCAR Cup Series over the last few years, and he has gained the respect of Denny Hamlin in the process. Cindric talked about

Austin Cindric had a different week compared to some others after the Daytona 500 as one of those who wasn’t criticized for the moves he made. He actually received praise. One of the most notable

While Denny Hamlin lost out on his fourth Daytona 500 win, his 23XI Racing organization had some moderate success. Tyler Reddick was runner-up on Sunday in the Great American Race, and Bubba Wallace brought home a win in his NASCAR Duel race earlier in the week.

Denny Hamlin appeared poised for victory as he battled Austin Cindric for the lead, but a late wreck dashed his hopes, leaving him to finish 24th while William Byron claimed his second consecutive Daytona 500 win. Describing the result, Hamlin posted a strong reaction on X, stating "That s**ked."

(AP Photo/John Raoux) Denny Hamlin (11), Austin Cindric (2), Kyle Larson (5) and Joey Logano (22) head to turn 1 during early laps of the second of two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13 ...

Byron shot from ninth to first on the final lap after Denny Hamlin and Austin Cindric crashed racing for the win

The first wreck in the rain delayed 2025 Daytona 500 came on lap 63 Sunday involving Denny Hamlin, Josh Berry, Zane Smith and Austin Cindric. Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota Camry suffered the least amount ...

Follow along with our live race updates. Austin Cindric moved by Denny Hamlin for the lead coming to the white flag, and nearly the entire field crashes on the backstretch except for William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Jimmie Johnson and Chase Briscoe.

When the white flag flew in Sunday's race, it looked like Denny Hamlin might be able to earn his fourth Daytona 500 victory. Hamlin's dreams, however, were shattered half a lap later.

Polesitter Austin Cindric led a Ford blockade and nipped Erik Jones on the final lap to win Speedweeks' Duel 2 on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.