Denny Hamlin discusses spin during NASCAR race at Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Denny Hamlin faced challenges at the NASCAR Cup race in Las Vegas on October 5, 2026. After starting from pole position and leading the first 39 laps, he lost his lead following a pit stop and a caution for Zane Smith's spin. Hamlin struggled thereafter, managing to recover some positions, but unable to reclaim the lead. His performance reflects the difficulties competitors face in high-stakes situations during the playoffs.
- •Denny Hamlin led the race's first 39 laps.
- •Hamlin lost the lead after a pit stop.
- •The race included a caution for Zane Smith spinning.
- •Hamlin recovered to finish in fourth place.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin explains costly Las Vegas spin in rough NASCAR Cup race
- 2:56 AMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin explains costly Las Vegas spin in rough NASCAR Cup title race
"Denny Hamlin had high expectations for Las Vegas, and it was hard not to after earning pole position in a Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3-4. He led the first 39 laps of the race, but after the first caution for Zane Smith spinning, Hamlin never returned to the lead. The decision to pit put him back outside the top five and left him needing the rest of the stage just to get back to fourth. As he ...Keep reading
"Hamlin lost control in the marbles while trying to recover track position, damaging the No. 11 and leaving Las Vegas 40 points behind Kyle Larson
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:56 AMDenny Hamlin explains costly Las Vegas spin in rough NASCAR Cup race
Hamlin lost control in the marbles while trying to recover track position, damaging the No. 11 and leaving Las Vegas 40 points behind Kyle Larson
- Motorsport.comOct 5, 2026, 2:56 AMDenny Hamlin explains costly Las Vegas spin in rough NASCAR Cup title race
Denny Hamlin had high expectations for Las Vegas, and it was hard not to after earning pole position in a Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3-4. He led the first 39 laps of the race, but after the first caution for Zane Smith spinning, Hamlin never returned to the lead. The decision to pit put him back outside the top five and left him needing the rest of the stage just to get back to fourth. As he ...Keep reading
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