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5 NASCAR drivers most likely to stop Denny Hamlin, and one big name is missing

5 NASCAR drivers most likely to stop Denny Hamlin, and one big name is missing

2 sources·Updated 3 days ago·279 pts

From Beyond the Flag · 3 days ago

Denny Hamlin is the clear favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Who can stop him?

Denny Hamlin's 2026 season

NASCAR drivers' championship after round 29

Denny HamlinJoe Gibbs Racing
P1 in the championship1001 pts (leads)4 wins

Last 3 races: P7 Dollar Tree 301, P4 Cook Out 400, P5 Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol

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Coverage timeline · 3 sources

2 independent outlets are carrying this: Beyond the Flag, Frontstretch.

OrderSourceTrustPostedVs. first report
1stBeyond the Flag faviconBeyond the FlagTop 10 NASCAR drivers who still don't have a ride in 2026Unrated25 days agoFirst
2ndFrontstretch faviconFrontstretchNASCAR & ARCA Personalities Who Ran for Public OfficeUnrated24 days ago+15h 28m
3rdBeyond the Flag faviconBeyond the Flag5 NASCAR drivers most likely to stop Denny Hamlin, and one big name is missingUnrated3 days ago+21d 21h