Denny Hamlin finishes third at Kansas but loses Chase points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured a third-place finish in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2026. Starting from sixth, he consistently challenged Kyle Larson, the race winner, and finished ahead of teammate Chase Briscoe by a mere 0.037 seconds. Despite scoring 51 points, Hamlin fell further behind in the Chase standings, now trailing Larson by 26 points after entering the race just one point off the lead. His strong performance came with the cost of losing significant championship ground, as Larson maximized his points haul.
- •Hamlin finished third at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2026.
- •He started sixth and was a consistent contender throughout the race.
- •Hamlin scored 51 points but lost ground to Kyle Larson, who earned 76.
- •Hamlin is now 26 points behind Larson in the Chase standings.
- •He finished just 0.037 seconds ahead of teammate Chase Briscoe.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin loses Chase points despite strong run at Kansas
"Denny Hamlin loses Chase points despite a strong run in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.
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