Denny Hamlin: Third in Instacart 500

Hamlin finished third in the Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway Sunday afternoon.

Analysis:

The Joe Gibbs Racing star started up front and raced there all afternoon in the Instacart 500. Hamlin led 33 laps in the early going, but was a Top 5 driver the rest of the way. The final stage would see Hamlin shore up that good track position and cruise to the strong third-place finish. It was his fourth Top 5 of the season, and Hamlin continues to lead the point standings leaving Arizona.