Denny Hamlin Secures Second Consecutive NASCAR Cup Series Pole at WWTR

Denny Hamlin secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series Playoff pole position by setting a new track qualifying record at World Wide Technology Raceway, posting a lap of 139.190 mph. This marks his 46th career pole and third of the 2025 season, with Hamlin crediting key adjustments made from practice to qualifying for his performance. Kyle Larson qualified second, earning his first top-10 qualifying effort at the 1.25-mile oval, while Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, and Ryan Blaney rounded out the top five. Playoff drivers dominated the qualifying session, claiming 13 of the top 15 spots, with Alex Bowman starting 25th as the lowest-ranked playoff driver. Sunday’s race marks the second event in the opening round of the postseason, where track position gained from qualifying is expected to be a significant advantage. Hamlin and his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates aim to capitalize on their strong starting positions to advance further in the playoffs.