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Denny Hamlin Becomes the Seventh Driver in Cup History to Lead 400 Races

The JGR driver, with a series-high six wins this season, enters the elite list after Talladega. Richard Petty tops the list, with 592 races. 'The King' is followed by four-time champion Jeff Gordon(487), Bobby Allison(416), and Hamlin's long-time teammate, Kyle Busch(406). Seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt(405) and Darrell Waltrip(403) sit directly above Hamlin, who is the only non-champion on the list.