A late caution robs Hamlin of NASCAR title
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The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team entered the race as the clear favorite, with Hamlin leading 208 laps and appearing set to finally capture his first NASCAR Cup Series title.
The 20-year veteran driver won pole at Phoenix Raceway for Sunday’s winner-take-all NASCAR championship finale.
Denny Hamlin pondered the idea of whether or not he would step away from full-time NASCAR competition if he were to win the Cup Series championship on Sunday (Nov.