Another week, another agonizing loss for Denny Hamlin.

And this time it was Alex Bowman, who came out of nowhere with 10 laps to go at Richmond Raceway to win for the first time in nearly four years for the No. 48 Chevrolet.

Bowman won for the third time in his career on Sunday, denying Hamlin of a victory in a race he had dominated, and becoming the eighth Cup winner in nine races this season. He dedicated the win to crew member William “Rowdy” Harrell and his wife, Blakley Harrell, who died in a vehicle accident in Florida while on their honeymoon in November.

“This one is for Rowdy and his family. Miss him and Blakley every day,” Bowman said.

Bowman’s victory in Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 Chevrolet occurred on the same day that the car’s former driver, seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, made his IndyCar Series debut in Alabama. It was the No. 48’s first victory since June 4, 2017.

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Greg Ives, a Bark River local, is Bowman’s crew chief.

When the No. 48 was built in 2001, Johnson was the only driver, and sponsor Ally chose Bowman to replace him.

Bowman overcame a penalty on lap 247 for a loose tire on pit road to rally for the win.

Hamlin won the opening two stages and finished in the top five for the seventh time in nine races this season.

He led 276 laps at Martinsville Speedway last week before losing the lead to Truex with 15 laps remaining.

On Sunday, Hamlin held on to second place, followed by Logano, Christopher Bell, and Truex, who led 107 laps and survived a pit road speeding penalty. Kyle Busch finished eighth for the second week in a row, putting all four JGR drivers in the top ten.

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