Hamlin crossed the line fifth, but was scored second due to the timing of the caution. Dillon entered Richmond 32nd in the regular season points, but Sunday's victory has vaulted him into the playoffs and ensures that he will not end the year any lower than 16th.
"We're never ever gonna get taken seriously as a sport because we have no real officiating," lamented Hamlin in a post-race media scrum.
