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Denny Hamlin rivals Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson win totals at Martinsville

Joe Gibbs Racing is out to get all four of its drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship race. First step: Martinsville.

Its hopes begin with Denny Hamlin, a Virginian who took home the winner's grandfather clock five times in 21 starts at the iconic short track.

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But Hamlin isn't the most frequent winner in the field. That distinction belongs to a driver who could ruin things for Chase drivers.

Welcome back, defending champion Jeff Gordon.