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Denny Hamlin takes third consecutive win at Pocono

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:02 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

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Summary

Denny Hamlin secured his eighth career victory at Pocono Raceway on Sunday during The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA. Hamlin passed Christopher Bell with five laps remaining, finishing 1.678 seconds ahead of Tyler Reddick. This win marks Hamlin's fourth of the season and reflects a significant turnaround after a challenging start to the year, following personal and professional difficulties. His success at Pocono adds to Joe Gibbs Racing's 19 wins at the venue, tying them with Hendrick Motorsports for the most at the track.

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By the Numbers

•Hamlin's win at Pocono is his 64th career victory.
•He ties Ryan Newman for ninth on NASCAR's all-time pole list.
•This win is Hamlin's third consecutive victory.
•Joe Gibbs Racing has won nine of the last 14 races at Pocono.
•Hamlin's recent performance follows a turbulent start to the season.

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12:02 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR AT POCONO: Hamlin seems to make history with every race

What they're saying

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LONG POND — When Denny Hamlin came to Pocono Raceway as a rookie 20 years ago, he knew nothing about the place. So his first time on the track during practice, he followed veteran Mark Martin. “I thought he was the right guy to follow,” Hamlin said. “I followed him for five laps. Passed him on Lap Six. I think I got this place figured out. From then on we’ve won a lot of races. I’ve just ...
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