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Denny Hamlin finishes eighth at Talladega, trails Larson by 73 points

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Denny Hamlin finishes eighth at Talladega, trails Larson by 73 points

Summary

Denny Hamlin finished eighth at the Talladega Superspeedway race on October 26, 2026. His championship rival, Kyle Larson, won the race, leaving Hamlin 73 points behind in the standings. Following the race, Hamlin expressed uncertainty about his chances of overcoming the deficit, stating, "I don't know. Maybe, maybe not." As the season progresses, Hamlin will need a strong performance in the upcoming race weekend to stay in contention for the title.

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By the Numbers

•Denny Hamlin finished eighth in the race at Talladega Superspeedway.
•Kyle Larson won the race, increasing his points lead.
•Hamlin is now 73 points behind Larson in the championship standings.
•Hamlin's title hopes are uncertain with limited races remaining.

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Denny Hamlin finished eighth at Talladega Superspeedway, but the driver he's chasing for the championship won the race. As a result, Hamlin leaves Talladega 73 points behind Kyle Larson with his 2026 title hopes slipping away. When asked if he can overcome the deficit, Hamlin said after the race: "I don't know. Maybe, maybe not." It's not over, but it will take a huge race weekend at ...Keep reading
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