Hamlin won the pole for the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 186.787 mph.
Analysis:The Joe Gibbs Racing star found some additional speed after the day's earlier practice at the Las Vegas oval. Hamlin would advance into the final round of pole qualifying and edge teammate, Ty Gibbs, to capture the pole position for the South Point 400. It was Hamlin's fifth pole of the season and 53rd-career pole position. He'll be a top contender to win Sunday afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
