Unthinkable! Denny Hamlin Takes L.A. Clash by Storm!

Denny Hamlin, recovering from shoulder surgery, clinches the Clash at the Coliseum.

The race was rushed into a one-day show to avoid a dangerous storm.

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Hamlin, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, leads most laps but faces a late-race challenge.

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Ty Gibbs crashes on the last lap, sending the race into overtime.

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Hamlin prevails with a late-race restart win over Ryan Blaney.

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Kyle Busch finishes second in a Chevrolet.

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NASCAR adjusts plans due to impending rain, skips heat races, and starts early.

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Machine Gun Kelly's halftime performance gets canceled.

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The decision to run the race Saturday night is applauded by drivers, setting a positive tone for the event.

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