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Denny Hamlin was content with his performance, his third-place finish, and the fact that his NASCAR Cup Series postseason was over after Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway. “I didn’t need much …
Denny Hamlin expressed his satisfaction with his performance and his third-place finish at the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. He acknowledged that Ryan Blaney had a slightly better car and accepted that fact. Despite winning the first stage and finishing second in the second stage, Hamlin believed they didn’t have the necessary tools to match Blaney’s speed on long runs. Blaney overtook Hamlin to win the race after a final restart, but Hamlin recognized his exceptional driving skills. Hamlin started the postseason strongly but fell short due to bad luck and a power steering failure in the Round of 8. He acknowledged the role luck plays in the sport and expressed his frustration with being unlucky in the playoffs. Despite this setback, Hamlin is proud of his team’s performance and remains optimistic for the future.
Source: Racer
