Wild NASCAR Stat Details Denny Hamlin’s Grim Odds To Capture Elusive Cup Championship Crown

Denny Hamlin has spent nearly two decades chasing the one prize that has eluded him throughout his NASCAR Cup Series career. Four victories in 2026 have put the No. 11 team in position to challenge for the championship again, but with two races remaining, his hopes have taken a serious hit. Hamlin still has a mathematical path to the title, although the numbers suggest it will take something extraordinary. Kyle Larson’s victory at Talladega Superspeedway changed the complexion of the Chase.