DOVER, Del. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has stood his ground that wins — enough of them to soon earn his place inside NASCAR’s career top-10 list — matter more to his legacy than a championship. Easy to say, of course, with 58 race victories to zero titles.

After a disappointing Talladega finish, William Byron came to Martinsville fired up, and spanked the field, leading 304 of the 500 laps. The win punched his ticket to the Championship race Sunday at Phoenix.

William Byron, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe have had their ups and downs this season, but one will claim the Cup title Sunday on NBC and Peacock.

NASCAR is rooted in family values, so when you look at the sport’s storied history, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that some of the most successful drivers share the same last name. Petty, Wood, Jarrett,