Chase Briscoe secured a second-place finish in the Cup Series event at Dover Motor Speedway on July 20, but despite the strong result for both himself and Joe Gibbs Racing, he remained dissatisfied, capturing attention with his stance on the importance of victory in NASCAR. The Chase Briscoe Dover Cup Series finish left the Mitchell, Indiana native reflecting openly on the challenges of settling for anything less than winning.
Briscoe Ends Dover with a Strong Performance but Seeks More
During the Cup Series race at Dover, Briscoe collected 44 points and celebrated his eighth top-five finish of the season. His Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line first, delivering his fourth win of the year and the 58th of his Cup career. Yet, Briscoe made it clear that for him, coming close wasn’t sufficient. On social media, he posted:
“Well dang… if you ain’t first, you’re last.”
Fans quickly engaged with his comment, with some challenging his decisions during the race finish. One observed:
“Coming to the white, you have to clear yourself. Hamlin wouldn’t have hesitated if he was in your position. So why take it easy on him?”
Another fan added:
“Too bad you cant spin out your teammate.”
The conversation continued online as more fans offered their views and support. Among the responses:
“Second is better than last,” a fan wrote.
“Go get em next week Chase!” wrote another.
“Such a good race you ran, though. Next time!” someone wrote.
“At least you helped your teammate, win, maybe you’ll get them next week at Indy,” another added.
With Dover now behind him, Briscoe’s focus shifts to the upcoming Brickyard 400. Set for Sunday, July 27, this 400-lap contest at Dover Motor Speedway will be broadcast on TNT Sports, with additional radio coverage available through PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Briscoe Reflects on Late-Race Duel with Denny Hamlin
As the field made their way into Turn 1 on the final lap, Briscoe believed he might overtake Hamlin, who was on older tires. Despite putting forth a strong effort, Briscoe was unable to make the move, as Hamlin maintained the lead through Turns 1 and 2. Speaking with NBC Sports, Briscoe gave credit to his teammate’s performance:
“He was able to hang right there – another two or three inches and I thought I was going to win the race. He did a great job, obviously there is a reason that guy has won nearly 60-something Cup races.” —Chase Briscoe, Driver
“Glad that we were able to have a good finish. Obviously would have loved to win the race but we had a fifth-to-10th place car and we ended up second, so a lot to be proud of with our Bass Pro Shops Toyota. I’m looking forward to going home next week,” he added. —Chase Briscoe, Driver
The race underscores the competitiveness within Joe Gibbs Racing and the Cup Series overall. While Briscoe may have left Dover feeling that only victory truly matters, his season remains impressive with several strong performances.
What the Results Mean for the Championship Race
Looking ahead, Briscoe holds eighth in the Cup Series driver standings with a total of 570 points. Denny Hamlin, buoyed by his recent win, stands in fourth place with 663 points, just behind the series leader, Chase Elliott. The rivalry continues to intensify as drivers prepare for the Brickyard 400, where Briscoe and his team aim to build on their momentum.
This recent finish at Dover highlights both the high expectations and determination fueling Briscoe’s season. As he eyes the next challenge, fans and competitors alike will be watching to see how Briscoe responds in his quest for the checkered flag.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Where will Chase Briscoe be in 2025?
A. In 2025, Chase Briscoe is set to join Joe Gibbs Racing, a team with a history of winning championships. He will drive the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE, replacing Martin Truex, Jr., who is retiring.
Q. Where is Chase Briscoe going in 2025?
A. Switching from Stewart Haas Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing has increased expectations for Briscoe, who is enjoying his best season in the Cup Series. A year ago, JGR chose Chase Briscoe to take over for Martin Truex Jr., who had said the 2024 season would be his last as a full-time NASCAR Cup driver.
