Denny Hamlin earns pole for NASCAR's Championship Race
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AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin issued a strong statement for his 2025 championship intentions Saturday afternoon by claiming pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race.
Two of the other three championship-eligible drivers -- Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson -- claimed the other top three positio