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Denny Hamlin was the leader of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway going into overtime, but that ended up being the worst place to be. Hamlin was put three-wide on the restart when Kyle L…
At the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, Denny Hamlin led going into overtime but ended up in a tough position. Kyle Larson overtook him on the restart, pushing Hamlin to third place. During the white flag lap, he battled for third with Martin Truex Jr. and Chase Elliott, losing momentum and finishing fifth. Hamlin led for 71 laps and won the first stage of the race. Despite some pit road miscues, he and Chris Buescher engaged in a tight battle for the lead throughout the race. In the end, Hamlin had a strong driver rating of 124.6, showcasing his competitive performance.
