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Hamlin clinches No. 1 seed for NASCAR Chase

8/25/2026

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Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing) clinched the No. 1 seed for the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.
He secured the seed with a New Hampshire finish, gaining a 25-point lead over Blaney.
Ryan Blaney (Team Penske) won the race and earned the No. 2 seed for the Chase.
The top 13 are locked, with Wallace leading Preece by 75 points, Cindric by 44, and van Gisbergen by 31.

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Story summary

Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing) clinched the No. 1 seed for the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.
He secured the seed with a New Hampshire finish, gaining a 25-point lead over Blaney.
Ryan Blaney (Team Penske) won the race and earned the No. 2 seed for the Chase.
The top 13 are locked, with Wallace leading Preece by 75 points, Cindric by 44, and van Gisbergen by 31.