The good news for Hamlin is while he got off to troubling start this year – he was 25th in the series standings five races into the season – his two victories since and more consistent finishes have kept him in a strong playoff position.<br>Hamlin is now tied with Ross Chastain and William Byron for the most wins this season (each has two) but no one driver has risen dramatically above the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlin-2022-playoffs-next-gen/10314964/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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