He's a threat to win this week's Goodyear 400 at the legendary Darlington, where Hamlin is known for finding a unique entry into Turn 1 and using it to his advantage. He owns four career wins at the "Too Tough to Tame" track, which has been Darlington's reputation all the way back to its first race in 1950.

Our car was great. It did everything I needed to do. Just so happy to win with Chris and get 55. It’s awesome. He’s been such a soldier to come in here to this 11 team and learn our style and over the last few weeks putting his final touches on it.