Denny Hamlin was eliminated from the NASCAR postseason after Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. He wasn’t happy with Joey Logano after the race.
Hamlin’s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota finished third in Sunday’s race at Martinsville. He won Stage 1 of the race, but he was surpassed by Ryan Blaney after a late caution. Blaney took the checkered flag. Blaney, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell all clinched their spots in the Championship 4 by winning race. William Byron finished eight points ahead of Hamlin for the final spot in the Championship 4.
Hamlin spoke with Fox’s Bob Pockrass after finishing third at Martinsville and gave credit to Blaney. He also expressed frustration with Logano.
“The only issue I really had was with Logano knocking out Ty there — knocking Ty into me. Just thought some more respect to be had there. Myself and [Ryan Blaney] are trying to earn a spot in the final four, and I thought we deserved a chance to race it amongst ourselves,” Hamlin said.