Denny Hamlin wins Daytona 500 in photo-finish

Feb 21, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates winning the the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Reuters/Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 21, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Reuters/Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 19, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Reuters/Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 21, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) and Chase Elliott (24) race during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Reuters/Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 21, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Reuters/Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 21, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) drives to victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Reuters/Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

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