Tyler Reddick gave the spot back to Denny Hamlin. The incident people are referring to was the Bristol playoff situation, where Reddick appeared to leave room and Hamlin gained the position.

What happened

Fans debated whether Reddick truly “gave up” the spot or simply avoided contact by leaving extra room. NASCAR reviewed it and said it found nothing that required action.

Why it got attention

Because Hamlin is also tied to 23XI Racing, the move sparked extra discussion online about teamwork and playoff strategy. The reaction mostly centered on whether it was smart racing or a soft pass.

TL;DR: it was Denny Hamlin.