HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, enters his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fansduring practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, takes a selfie with a NASCAR fan during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)