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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.

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