Consumers Energy 400
Michigan International Speedway — August 9, 2020
Kevin Harvick
Winner
156
Laps
21
Entries
6
Leaders
Kevin Harvick won the 2020 Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 9, 2020, leading 90 of 156 laps. Denny Hamlin finished second; Martin Truex, Jr. rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Season
2020
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Kevin Harvick |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Denny Hamlin |
| 3 | 3 | — | Martin Truex, Jr. |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Kyle Busch |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Joey Logano |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | Aric Almirola |
| 7 | 16 | +9 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | Austin Dillon |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | Chase Elliott |
| 10 | 13 | +3 | Kurt Busch |
| 11 | 24 | +13 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 12 | 15 | +3 | William Byron |
| 13 | 25 | +12 | Ryan Newman |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Clint Bowyer |
| 15 | 19 | +4 | Matt Kenseth |
| 16 | 22 | +6 | Ryan Preece |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | Christopher Bell |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Ty Dillon |
| 19 | 21 | +2 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | Chris Buescher |
| 38 | 14 | -24 | Ryan Blaney |
Stage Results
| Driver | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Busch | 2 | 1 | — | 19 |
| Chase Elliott | 1 | 3 | — | 18 |
| Kevin Harvick | 3 | 2 | — | 17 |
| Kurt Busch | 6 | 5 | — | 11 |
| Joey Logano | 9 | 4 | — | 9 |
| Christopher Bell | 5 | 24 | — | 6 |
| Aric Almirola | 18 | 7 | — | 4 |
| William Byron | 8 | 36 | — | 3 |
| Clint Bowyer | 19 | 8 | — | 3 |
| Austin Dillon | 20 | 10 | — | 1 |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 14 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.6 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 2 | +6.2 |
| 3 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 15.4 | 3 | +12.4 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 4 | +13.0 |
| 5 | Joey Logano | 14.7 | 5 | +9.7 |
| 8 | Austin Dillon | 17.1 | 8 | +9.1 |
| 9 | Chase Elliott | 7.8 | 9 | -1.2 |
| 11 | Jimmie Johnson | 19.9 | 11 | +8.9 |
| 12 | William Byron | 10.7 | 12 | -1.3 |
| 16 | Ryan Preece | 10.1 | 16 | -5.9 |
| 17 | Christopher Bell | 10.7 | 17 | -6.3 |
| 18 | Ty Dillon | 23.4 | 18 | +5.4 |
| 19 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 19.9 | 19 | +0.9 |
| 20 | Chris Buescher | 9.2 | 20 | -10.8 |
| 38 | Ryan Blaney | 9.2 | 38 | -28.8 |
Predicted finish from NR-Rating model. Delta = predicted − actual (positive = driver beat prediction). Confidence: High Confidence = low variance (stdDev ≤ 9), Moderate = medium variance, Coinflip = high variance.
Historical Context
- Kevin Harvick: has 59 career starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 11.0 avg finish (8 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Chase Elliott: was the model’s top pick based on 17 career starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 10.1 avg finish, finishing P9 on the day.
- Kyle Busch: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P17. Track history: 55 starts, 12.2 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2020 Consumers Energy 400?
Kevin Harvick won the 2020 Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway driving for Stewart-Haas Racing.
Where was the 2020 Consumers Energy 400 held?
The 2020 Consumers Energy 400 was held at Michigan International Speedway on August 9, 2020.