Denny Hamlin secures top seed in NASCAR Chase after strong performance

In the United States, Denny Hamlin finished seventh at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, securing the top seed for the NASCAR Chase. This 10-race title run begins next month at Darlington Raceway. Hamlin leads the standings with a 25-point advantage and has the best record on most playoff tracks, while Team Penske aims to improve its performance on larger tracks.