Denny Hamlin landed his third victory of the Cup Series season, coming out ahead in a fuel-mileage contest Sunday afternoon at Michigan.

A collection of postrace driver reactions compiled through interviews and releases from manufacturers and teams: Denny Hamlin — winner: “It’s fantastic. Chris Gayle, this whole team has just done a great job.

Hamlin nearly wasn't in the race at all. He planned to leave the track early if his fiancée went into labor with their baby.