Unbelievable NASCAR Dominance: Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing's Record-Breaking Season
NASCAR is a sport built on speed and statistics, and Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) have been at the top of their game this season. The first 33 races have showcased Hamlin's incredible performance, as evidenced by the impressive metrics compiled by statistician Daniel Cespedes. These numbers highlight Hamlin's dominance and JGR's overall strength.
One of the most striking statistics is the driver pairing data. When Hamlin and Kyle Larson run the most laps together, Hamlin leads only 61 laps, while Larson takes the lead for 299 laps, totaling 360 laps. This dynamic duo has been a force to be reckoned with.
However, when compared to his teammate Christopher Bell, Hamlin's dominance becomes even more apparent. Hamlin has led 237 laps in first place, while Bell has led 98 laps, resulting in a combined total of 335 laps. This shows Hamlin's ability to consistently perform at the highest level.
The story doesn't end there. When paired with fellow JGR teammate Chase Briscoe, Briscoe takes the lead for 214 laps while Hamlin is in second place (67 laps), totaling 281 laps. This further emphasizes Hamlin's ability to work effectively with different partners.
Hamlin's leadership skills are also evident when paired with rival Chase Elliott from Hendrick Motorsports. Hamlin leads 131 laps in first place, while Elliott follows in second for 104 laps, totaling 235 laps. Additionally, Hamlin and Hendrick driver William Byron have another successful 1-2 combination, with Hamlin leading 57 laps in first place and Byron in second for a total of 206 laps.
Moving on to intermediate tracks between one and two miles, Hamlin's dominance continues. He leads the highest percentage of laps run in the Top 3, being the only driver to have led over 40 percent of laps while running in the top 3. In the Top 5, Hamlin and Byron are the only drivers to exceed 50 percent. This trend continues in the Top 10 and Top 20, where Hamlin and Byron are the only drivers to have led over 70 percent and 90 percent of their laps, respectively.
The final category showcases Hamlin's ability to maintain a high position throughout the race. He has led the most laps in second place (1,009 laps) and third place (811 laps), while Kyle Larson takes the lead in first place (1,100 laps).
These impressive metrics demonstrate Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing's exceptional performance this season. Whether you're a fan of Hamlin or not, the numbers speak for themselves. Don't miss out on exploring the fascinating insights in the embedded links, which provide a deeper dive into Hamlin's achievements and JGR's success.
