Denny Hamlin's pursuit of Kyle Larson is one race at a time
For the most part, there is very little Denny Hamlin can do about Kyle Larson opening the Chase for the Championship with a 2.2 average finish. Sure, he gave away roughly 15 to 20 points last week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team has done more to take the championship lead away than the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 team has done to lose it. So as far as Hamlin ...…
In the NASCAR world, Denny Hamlin is on a mission to catch up to his rival Kyle Larson in the Chase for the Championship. As of now, Larson has a 2.2 average finish in the playoff races, giving him a significant lead. However, Hamlin remains focused on the five races remaining, aiming to win consecutively and secure the championship.
He acknowledges that they cannot control Larson's performance but stresses the importance of controlling their own outcomes. Hamlin's recent performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway saw him give away roughly 15 to 20 points, but he believes his team has contributed to the championship lead more than the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 team.
Despite a few setbacks, such as losing track position during a caution and spinning in a race, Hamlin remains determined to make up for lost points by focusing on winning each race. He recognizes the challenges ahead but remains optimistic, saying, "Anything is possible and if we go win, we'll take care of the rest."
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