Hamlin on pole for Cup Chase race at Vegas; JGR takes top four spots

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Denny Hamlin won the pole for the October 4 South Point 400 at Las Vegas with a 186.787 mph lap, earning his fifth pole of 2026 and the 53rd of his Cup Series career. Toyota claimed the first five starting positions, led by Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe, with Tyler Reddick fifth; William Byron led practice at 182.235 mph, while Josh Berry and Noah Gragson crashed after tire problems.