Denny Hamlin Scores 7th Pocono Win In NASCAR Cup

Denny Hamlin recorded his record seventh win at Pocono Raceway.

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Hamlin said "nothing more than to come out ahead after a tough, respectable duel in the fiery final moments with Kyle Larson."

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On July 23, a year after being out of first place, Hamlin returned to winning ways.

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Hamlin holds the record for most wins at the track with seven.

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Hamlin said, "I'm not here to defend anything." "How can you ruin someone you don't touch?"

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Hamlin also gave Toyota its 600th NASCAR victory.

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For the second year in a row, Hamlin passed Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon for most wins at the tri-oval track.

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"It was a bitter disappointment for us last year," said team boss Gibbs. "Hopefully that will not happen today and we will observe."

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