← Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 22 Cup Series seasons.
22
Total Seasons
2019-2021
Prime Years
90
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (2005)
Rising (2006-2008)
Prime (2009-2025)
Veteran (2026)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 0 | 17.1 | 18 |
| 2006 | 37 | 2 | 12.3 | 60 |
| 2007 | 36 | 1 | 14.0 | 52 |
| 2008 | 36 | 1 | 14.6 | 51 |
| 2009 | 36 | 4 | 13.2 | 78 |
| 2010 | 36 | 8 | 12.9 | 77 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1 | 16.0 | 35 |
| 2012 | 36 | 5 | 12.8 | 76 |
| 2013 | 32 | 1 | 21.0 | 26 |
| 2014 | 35 | 1 | 14.3 | 45 |
| 2015 | 36 | 2 | 13.6 | 66 |
| 2016 | 36 | 3 | 11.8 | 76 |
| 2017 | 36 | 2 | 11.5 | 70 |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 | 12.7 | 40 |
| 2019 | 33 | 6 | 7.7 | 90 |
| 2020 | 35 | 7 | 8.7 | 89 |
| 2021 | 35 | 2 | 8.1 | 79 |
| 2022 | 38 | 2 | 15.7 | 53 |
| 2023 | 35 | 3 | 12.2 | 78 |
| 2024 | 39 | 3 | 15.2 | 68 |
| 2025 | 35 | 6 | 13.6 | 76 |
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 9.9 | 61 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny Hamlin's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2019-2021 with an average performance score of 86/100.
How many seasons did Denny Hamlin race in Cup?
Denny Hamlin competed in 22 Cup Series seasons from 2005 to 2026.
What is a Prime Score?
A 0-100 composite metric combining wins, top-5 rate, top-10 rate, and average finish position. It measures a driver's overall performance in a given season relative to the field.