He's a threat to win this week's Goodyear 400 at the legendary Darlington, where Hamlin is known for finding a unique entry into Turn 1 and using it to his advantage. He owns four career wins at the "Too Tough to Tame" track, which has been Darlington's reputation all the way back to its first race in 1950.

TeaSunday at Martinsville Speedway was the race to end all races as Denny Hamlin finally slashed his 31-race winless streak. He notched his 55th career win after leading for 274 of 400 laps, including three over-time restarts.

Denny Hamlin ended a 19-race winless streak at his home-state track, fending off a furious challenge by Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to win at Martinsville Speedway.