Denny Hamlin finishes third as Kyle Larson wins at Kansas Speedway
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Denny Hamlin placed third in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 27. Despite a strong performance, he could not overcome Kyle Larson, who secured the victory. This result causes Hamlin to fall further behind in the championship standings. With the season progressing, the pressure intensifies for Hamlin as he seeks to close the gap in upcoming races.
- •Denny Hamlin finishes third in Kansas race
- •Kyle Larson wins the race at Kansas Speedway
- •Hamlin falls further behind in championship standings
- •Race held on September 27, 2026
- •Upcoming races crucial for Hamlin's title hopes
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"Denny Hamlin wasn't far behind his NASCAR Cup Series championship rival at the end of Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway. The only problem, however, is that rival Kyle Larson won the race. And with that win, Hamlin, who finished third, fell further behind in the championship standings.
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