The DAX rose 0.4% to 26,235 points on Friday, keeping its mid-week record high of just over 26,400 within reach.
The German benchmark's advance reflects persistent investor appetite for European equities despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties in the energy sector.
In stark contrast to the index's steady climb, Daimler Truck shares suffered a significant decline.
The truckmaker's stock tumbled, breaking away from the broader automotive momentum that has lifted peers across global markets.
This divergence highlights specific concerns regarding the company's near-term trajectory, even as the wider sector benefits from easing supply chain pressures.
The split performance underscores a bifurcated market sentiment.