Matt Campbell started the beginning of Hour 6 as the race leader, with his No. 7 Porsche 963 sporting a 11s advantage over Derani (Cadillac Racing).
That gap widened to 15s just a half hour later. Forty minutes later Derani pitted despite having 50% energy remaining, along with the No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R of Renger van der Zande. Campbell pitted on the following lap and was changed out in favor of Josef Newgarden.
