“ If you’re good enough, you’ll get your shot at some point through the day.” That’s a mantra Denny Hamlin seems to have adopted lately, with the Virginia-native making a conscious effort to stay away from headlines for all the wrong reasons. With the season finale at Phoenix on the horizon, the veteran racer has his eyes on the prize and is uncharacteristically attempting to steer clear of controversies with the Bill France Cup on the line. But fans haven’t forgotten his recent incidents with Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace, and even though the field is set for one last showdown, the 44-year-old is adopting a different approach, having learned a rare lesson from the past few wrecks.

Hamlin’s No. 11 has six wins this year, leading the series in wins. But any wrong approach chosen to tackle t

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