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Denny Hamlin did just enough in the first six races of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, and now finds himself one of the final eight drivers remaining with four races left to go before a champion is crowned at Phoenix on Nov. 10. To this point, Hamlin hasn’t exactly been in win at all costs mode. Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic believes that will change starting with this Sunday’s Round of 8 opener at Las Vegas. Speaking on “The Teardown” podcast following the Round of 12 finale at the Charlotte Roval, Bianchi explained why the schedule ahead plays into Hamlin’s strengths. “I look at these next …

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