Denny Hamlin Secures Spot in Championship 4 with Las Vegas Win
Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, securing a major career milestone.
The victory, Hamlin's sixth of the season and 60th of his career, locks him into the Nov. 2 Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, giving him his first shot at the Cup title since 2021.
Hamlin drove his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota past two cars in the final 10 laps, taking the lead from teammate Chase Briscoe with four laps remaining, and held off Kyle Larson by 1.533 seconds.
He was notably moved after climbing out of his car, speaking solemnly about his father, Dennis, who has been ill.
Author's summary: Denny Hamlin wins in Vegas.