Denny Hamlin just keeps proving age is nothing but a number. At 44, the veteran showed he’s still got that extra gear, snatching victory at WWT Raceway with a gutsy three-wide move on the final restart. It wasn’t just any win. It was Hamlin’s 59th career triumph and his fifth of the 2025 season, punching his ticket into the Round of 12.

To make it even sweeter, Hamlin’s bold pass paved the way for teammate Chase Briscoe to finish second, giving Joe Gibbs Racing a commanding 1-2 sweep. For fans, it was another reminder that Hamlin’s fire burns as bright as ever. But inside the garage, those close to him know there’s more fueling this late-career surge than pure driving talent alone.

Denny Hamlin’s career-defining season

With four wins in the regular season, Hamlin secured his spot in the

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