Instead of a taunt, Denny Hamlin gave fans a choice after winning Sunday’s Cup playoff race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

“You can either get on the bandwagon,” he told them, “or you can get run over by it.”

Sparked by his series-high fifth victory of the season — moving him into the second round of the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season — Hamlin relished the moment with fans on the frontstretch.

It is a special place for him.

Two years ago, Hamlin agitated some fans when he told them after winning the Bristol night race: “I beat your favorite driver … all of them.”

This time, Hamlin’s comments weren’t as sharp but just as meaningful to him.

“You never know when it’s your last,” Hamlin later said. “This could be my last win. … We just never know.

“I try my best to enjoy t

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