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Denny Hamlin Wins the NASCAR Cup Race at Pocono for His Third Straight Victory

  • On Sunday, Denny Hamlin won the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, securing his 64th career Cup Series victory and moving past the late Kyle Busch for ninth place on the all-time wins list.
  • Marking his third straight win, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver achieved a career first with this consecutive triumph. The victory arrives nearly 20 years after his first career victory at Pocono on June 11, 2006.
  • Toyota drivers dominated the event, securing four of the top six finishing positions, while Tyler Reddick finished second and William Byron took third in a Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
  • Christopher Bell led 18 late laps while managing fuel but faded to 26th after an "amazing gamble" on strategy. Hamlin now sits 19 points behind series leader Reddick.
  • Despite speculation fueled by his high performance level, Hamlin remains committed to retiring when his current contract with Joe Gibbs Racing concludes at the end of 2027. He insists this will be his final season.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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