Hamlin Stages Victory at Pocono

Denny Hamlin stunned the field with a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson to win the first stage at Pocono, showcasing his trademark consistency and boldness under pressure. Starting from the pole, Larson led early but Hamlin methodically closed the gap before making his decisive move on the frontstretch. The stage ran caution-free — a rarity — while some drivers opted to pit early for strategy. With this strong start, Hamlin proves he’s ready to challenge for the overall win as the race heads into the next stages. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce56fdf642991808