HARVICK COMPLETES TWO-DAY MICHIGAN SWEEP

Kevin Harvick had a big weekend at Michigan International Speedway, holding off Denny Hamlin, Sunday to complete a doubleheader sweep in the NASCAR Cup Series.

He also won Saturday's race, and the two victories gave him six on the season -- the most of any Cup Series driver.

Hamlin, who has five victories, nearly chased Harvick down at the very end, confirming the two are top contenders for this year's championship.

Hamlin was right behind Harvick for the final laps and came close to passing him several times, but Harvick stayed in front. Hamlin's final bid came up short at the end when Harvick crossed the finish line 0.09 seconds ahead.

Harvick also won the first two stages Saturday and the second stage Sunday.

With NASCAR running an adjusted schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic, both Michigan races were held on the same weekend. That meant Harvick became the first driver since Richard Petty in 1971 to win back-to-back Cup races on consecutive days

Next Sunday afternoon the Cup Series moves on to Daytona for the GoBowling 235 at 2:00 p.m.