Bell in disbelief after Logano's fuel gambit paid off

Denny Hamlin wins the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Denny Hamlin won the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum on Sunday night, holding off a hard-charging Joey Logano on the final lap. The race was the first of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it was held at the newly renovated Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Hamlin took the lead on a restart with two laps to go and held on to win by 0.014 seconds.

Logano had a chance to win the race on the final lap, but he ran out of fuel coming to the white flag. He was able to coast across the finish line in second place, but he was clearly disappointed with the result. "I don't know what happened," Logano said. "We had a great car, and I thought we had a shot to win. But we ran out of fuel, and that's just racing."

Hamlin was thrilled with the win, which was his first at the Clash. "This is a dream come true," Hamlin said. "I've always wanted to win this race, and to do it at the Coliseum is just incredible. This is a special one for me."

Christopher Bell finished third in the Clash

Bell was leading the race with two laps to go when Hamlin and Logano passed him on a restart

Christopher Bell finished third in the Clash after leading the race with two laps to go. Bell was passed by Hamlin and Logano on a restart with two laps to go, and he was unable to catch them. "We had a great car," Bell said. "I thought we had a shot to win, but we just didn't have enough on the restarts. I'm proud of my team for giving me a great car, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the season."

The Clash was a wild and crazy race

The race featured several cautions and lead changes

The Clash was a wild and crazy race that featured several cautions and lead changes. The race was red-flagged for 15 minutes after a crash on the first lap, and there were several other cautions throughout the race. There were also several lead changes, with Hamlin, Logano, and Bell all leading at different points in the race. The race came down to the final lap, with Hamlin holding off Logano to win by a nose.

The Clash was a great start to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season

The Clash was a great start to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. The race was exciting and unpredictable, and it featured some of the best drivers in the world. The race also gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from the rest of the season. The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season is sure to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.