In 2022 on this track type, Hamlin only had 1 good result (top five at Talladega in the fall), but in terms of performance, I would contend he was 4 for 4 at being a top five contender. When it comes to pure superspeedway racing talent, Hamlin is without question one of the best in the business. Over the last five Daytona races minus last year, Hamlin has 2 wins and a 2.5 average finish. In Daytona 500’s going back to 2014, Hamlin has 3-wins and in 7 of the 9 races he’s finished in the top 5. Hamlin’s dominated the Daytona 500 on numerous occasions, and his level of performance has been off the charts over an extended period of time. Daytona 500 Bottom Line – Denny Hamlin is a super-elite performer at Daytona, and in the “Great American Race”, the road to victory lane likely goes thru him.
