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Denny Hamlin leads Joe Gibbs Racing ahead of playoff push

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:55 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Denny Hamlin leads Joe Gibbs Racing ahead of playoff push

Summary

As the NASCAR postseason approaches, Joe Gibbs Racing maintains a strong position with all four of its drivers in contention for the championship. Denny Hamlin currently leads the standings, while Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs have all clinched their playoff spots. The team aims for a clean run to the finish line in the coming races, focusing on securing optimal performance as they head into the Chase in two weeks. Briscoe's comments following an incident involving Hamlin suggest he did not intend to cause the wreck, despite skepticism from observers.

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Key Details

•Denny Hamlin leads the NASCAR standings.
•Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs are playoff-bound.
•Joe Gibbs Racing aims for a clean race finish.
•NASCAR Chase starts in two weeks.

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What they're saying

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Joe Gibbs Racing is in a great position with just two weeks to go before the start of the Chase. All four of the team's drivers are in contention for the championship, with Denny Hamlin leading the standings and Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs all having officially clinched their spot in the postseason. It should be a good, and ideally clean, race to the finish of the season, but ...Keep reading
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