Denny Hamlin’s candid breakdowns on NASCAR’s competitive edge keep sparking fan discussions, especially around what sets drivers apart in a series full of high-stakes turns. Shane van Gisbergen has captured that spotlight with his road course mastery, securing four wins in 2025 at Mexico City, Sonoma, Chicago, and Watkins Glen, along with an impeccable 1.0 average finish and ~208 laps led. Former driver and NBC commentator Dale Jarrett, reflecting on this run, noted, “I don’t know how you can’t say that he is not that. I mean, to win, he’s not just winning these races by a small margin…He does whatever he needs to.” But is road course mastery the only road to the championship? Hamlin has a different opinion about this.

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