The NASCAR Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.
The lineup was set by the rule book metric after qualifying was canceled, so Tyler Reddick is on the pole with Daniel Suarez on the outside of the front row.
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Several Chase drivers will start outside the top 25, including Chris Buescher, Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar.
The 10-race Chase begins this weekend and ends in November at Homestead-Miami.
Here’s the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Darlington.
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NASCAR Darlington TV schedule, start time for the Southern 500
Green Flag Time: Approx. 4:10 p.m. CT on Sunday, Sept. 6
Track: Darlington Raceway (2.5-mile oval) in Darlington, S.C.
Length: 367 laps, 501.3 miles
Stages: 115 laps, 115 laps, 137 laps
Radio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
Streaming: HBO MAX app for in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Southern 500 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for in-car cameras for each driver.
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DOVER, DELAWARE – MAY 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, poses with the one million dollar check in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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DOVER, DELAWARE – MAY 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, poses with the one million dollar check in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates with his mother, Mary Lou Hamlin after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Nov 2, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) reacts after climnbing out of his car following the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin (L) and wife Jordan Fish depart the Charles R Jonas Federal Building on Dec. 1, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jury selection and an opening statement began an antitrust lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team against NASCAR.
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, and Jordan Fish embrace on the grid after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 12, 2025.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 ampm Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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MADISON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 07: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, exits his car after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 07, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Sep 7, 2025; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) hosts the trophy after winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
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Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway on July 20, 2025.
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Jul 20, 2025; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – JUNE 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – JUNE 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Denny Hamlin looks on before the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx One Rate Toyota, and JGR team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Joe Gibbs talk in the garage area after an on-track incident during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 02, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Co-owners of 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx One Rate Toyota, and NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan talk on the grid after the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Aug 11, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) wrecks after the finish of the race during the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2024; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates his victory of the Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Denny Hamlin and Jordan Fish poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Sept. 16: Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) makes his way onto the track Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, ahead of the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the 2022 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the AdventHealth 400, Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, left, with driver and team owner Denny Hamlin at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2022.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) exits his car after a second weather delay during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
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Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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Denny Hamlin drives during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event on Lower Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
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Sept 5: Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Denny Hamlin celebrates at Texas Motor Speedway in 2019.
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Denny Hamlin reacts as he holds a lobster winning at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2017.
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Denny Hamlin, the two-time defending Daytona 500 champion, won the first stage of the rain-delayed 2021 race Sunday Feb. 14, 2021, at Daytona International Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin celebrates winning the 2020 Daytona 500.
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Alabama football announcer Eli Gold, left, talks with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin at The Locker Room near campus Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2013. Talladega Superspeedway launched two NASCAR College Programs at the University of Alabama and Auburn University.Prizes were given out at the event and driver Denny Hamlin gave select students rides to class throughout the day. The first 100 students won exclusive party passes to a hospitality area in the infield at Talladege for the upcoming Camping World RV Sales 500 and a seat on a charter bus to bring them to the track on race day. staff photo | Dusty Compton
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Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway.
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June 6, 2011 – Denny Hamlin watches his second shot on the par four second hole at the FESJC Danny Thomas Pro Am at TPC Southwind. He made par on the hole.
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Sep 3, 2017; Darlington, SC, USA; Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates winning the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Southern 500 starting lineup
Row 1
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1. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
2. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 2
3. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
4. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Row 3
5. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
6. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Row 4
7. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
8. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 5
9. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
10. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 6
11. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
12. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
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Row 7
13. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
14. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Row 8
15. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
16. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
Row 9
17. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
18. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 10
19. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
20. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 11
21. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
22. Corey Heim, No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota
Row 12
23. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
24. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
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Row 13
25. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
26. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Row 14
27. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
28. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Row 15
29. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
30. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Row 16
31. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
32. Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Row 17
33. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
34. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 18
35. Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
36. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
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Row 19
37. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
38. Chad Finchum, No. 66 Garage 66 Ford
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