Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 seed in Cup Series Chase

Denny Hamlin will pace the 16-driver field for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase as he clinched the No. 1 seed following Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing driver took the points lead from 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick after Sonoma Raceway in June and never looked back — topping the series table for the following seven weeks through the summer to secure his position entering The Chase.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosFor earning t