This week on Podracing, Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down Denny Hamlin’s return to the Championship 4 after a clutch Vegas win, while Chase Briscoe came this close to stealing it before getting passed late on worn tires. We dissect Byron’s wreck, Blaney’s rock-bottom run, and why playoff drivers dominating the Top 10 isn’t a coincidence anymore — especially with Logano warning that “there’s no one left to steal points from”. Then it’s time to zoom out to Neil’s latest playoff odds model update: Briscoe has a Playoff Mulligan left, Byron probably doesn’t, and Blaney is now in must-win territory at Talladega. Finally: Who’s got the edge on superspeedways? Who's the best value bet? And will Tyler build on his contest lead in a Penske-only round of one-and-done picks?

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