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NASCAR Chase Intensifies at Southern 500

Published September 7, 2026 · Updated September 7, 2026 · Motorsport.com

The NASCAR Chase for Championship turned intense at the Southern 500 as Denny Hamlin faced mechanical issues despite earning stage points.

The NASCAR Chase for Championship became a "dogfight" as Joey Logano described it, with Denny Hamlin's pursuit complicated by contact from Michael McDowell during the Southern 500. Hamlin, whose regular season title provided little comfort, earned 16 stage points but suffered a broken right front toe link that hampered his performance. newsindata.org

The incident at Darlington Raceway intensified the competition in the Chase, proving that no lead is safe in the 10-week "hell" format as drivers battle for the championship title.

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