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Chris Gabehart Says Kyle Larson-Denny Hamlin Finish Captures NASCAR's Essence

“It’s a coin flip,” said JGR Competition Director Gabehart, reflecting on the strategy that defined Phoenix. Hamlin took four tires, Larson took two, and it decided the championship. “You can’t cover all bases, that’s what makes our sport unique,” he said. Hamlin, who led 208 laps, called it “the right call,” but heartbreak followed once again for the veteran driver.