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Denny Hamlin was where he wanted to be at the end of Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but it wasn’t enough to finish first. Hamlin wound up third in the Straight Talk Wireless 400, losing…
Denny Hamlin finished in third place at the Straight Talk Wireless 400 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Despite leading the race with two laps to go, he was passed by Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick in the final moments. Hamlin expressed uncertainty about what else he could have done to secure the win, mentioning his struggles with a short run. His crew chief, Chris Gabehart, implemented alternate fuel and pit stop strategies to aid Hamlin’s track position throughout the race. With the upcoming elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, Hamlin remains determined and focused on closing the gap to secure a spot in the championship race.