Hamlin Wins at Pocono, Cuts Reddick's Points Lead
Summary
Denny Hamlin’s run of three straight NASCAR Cup Series wins has tightened the championship battle. Hamlin won at Pocono Raceway from the pole, beating Tyler Reddick by 1.678 seconds and leading 28 laps. The victory followed Cup wins at Nashville and Michigan, along with the non-points All-Star Race, and made Hamlin part of a rare group of only four drivers in NASCAR history to win three straight Cup races from the pole.
The streak trimmed Reddick’s points lead, though he still held the series lead after Pocono. Reddick had 704 points to Hamlin’s 685, leaving him ahead by 19 points. Hamlin said he is focused on winning races rather than tracking the standings closely. The Cup Series now moves to San Diego for its debut event at Naval Base Coronado, where the Anduril 250 is scheduled for Sunday.