The final 100 laps of the 256-lap event had nine cautions and the race ended with Sammy Smith knocking Taylor Gray out of the lead in Turn 3 on the final lap and triggering a multi-car crash as the field raced to the finish.

NASCAR will meet with Xfinity drivers before Darlington to discuss the rough racing that took place last weekend at Martinsville.

Despite a P24 finish, the Cup Series driver was unfortunately disqualified after the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville.

After his victory burnout, Hamlin unveiled a new victory flag reading "11 against the world" and held it to the Martinsville crowd. When asked about the flag, Hamlin credited the national championship-winning Ohio State Buckeyes football team with providing the inspiration.

Denny Hamlin ended a 19-race winless streak at his home-state track, fending off a furious challenge by Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to win at Martinsville Speedway.

Darlington, South Carolina. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 12:35 p.m., qualifying, 1:40 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FS1). Track: Darlington Raceway. Race distance: 293 laps, 400.24 miles. Last year: Brad Keselowski broke his three-year losing streak while keeping Ty Gibbs at bay in the final