EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity series were in action this past weekend at Dover Motor Speedway. This week on Trackside Northeast, host Joe Cortese breaks down the action at the “Monster Mile,” analyzing how the results impact the playoff field with just five races remaining.

Denny Hamlin scored his series-best fourth win of the Cup season Sunday at Dover in double overtime. Joe Gibbs Racing went first and second with Chase Briscoe placing second. Alex Bowman finished third and Kyle Larson placed fourth for Hendrick Motorsports. Ty Gibbs completed the top five.

NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last three years.

After moving announcing it was pausing the Chicago Street Race, NASCAR announced Wednesday that it was holding a race on the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego in 2026.

Bubba Wallace continues to hold the final playoff spot, but he saw his advantage expand after Sunday's race at Dover Motor Speedway. Wallace finished seventh at Dover and holds a 16-point lead on Ryan Preece for the final playoff spot.

Christopher Bell spun for a second time in the NASCAR Dover race. This time, he collected two other drivers late in the running.

NASCAR playoff standings after Dover Motor Speedway; Updated In-Season Challenge bracket On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Dover Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin drove to victory lane after multiple overtime attempts claiming his 4th win of the season.