Denny Hamlin 's 20-year quest to become a NASCAR Cup Series champion just got one step closer after securing pole position for the title-decider in Phoenix on Saturday.<br>Hamlin flew to pole position with a confident-looking 28.914s lap, collecting his 48th career pole and his fifth of the 2025 season.<br>"We're trying," smiled Hamlin after securing the top spot on the grid. "We're doing ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlin-rockets-to-pole-position-for-nascar-cup-title-race/10773171/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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