The only thing to expect at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday is the unexpected.
This is always true at restrictor-plate tracks, where surprise winners often emerge from the field in crash-filled races. With the advent of the win-and-you're-in Chase format, a surprise Talladega winner would get more than just the thrill of winning, he/she would likely earn a spot in NASCAR's playoffs.
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Denny Hamlin was the first restrictor-plate winner this season with his narrow Daytona 500 victory over Martin Truex Jr. Can Hamlin add another win, or will Carl Edwards take home his third consecutive checkered flag?