It’s starting to feel like Denny Hamlin’s year in the NASCAR Cup Series. He’s been the model of consistency all season, with six wins, more than any other driver, and strong performances across every track type. His recent Las Vegas victory not only locked him into the Championship 4 but also showcased how in sync he is with his Joe Gibbs Racing team when the stakes are highest.

More importantly, Hamlin seems mentally sharper than ever. With his new multi-year JGR contract securing his future and the momentum squarely on his side, he enters Phoenix as the most composed and complete contender. Unless disaster strikes, the path to the 2025 championship is his to lose, and after years of close calls, this might finally be the season he gets it done. But now even stalwarts like Dale Earnhardt

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