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NASCAR: Ranking NASCAR’s Highest Paid Drivers In 2017

By Christopher Olmstead

Feb 26, 2017; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (41), Chase Elliott (24) and Denny Hamlin (11) during the 2017 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (41), Chase Elliott (24) and Denny Hamlin (11) during the 2017 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2017; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the Can-Am Duel At Daytona 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2017; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the Can-Am Duel At Daytona 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Denny Hamlin ($15.2 million)

Denny Hamlin being the highest-earning driver of the JGR bunch is a bit surprising as some might have pegged that honor for Kyle Busch.

Hamlin came into the 2017 season looking to defend his 2016 Daytona 500 victory. Although Hamlin fell short of that, the No. 11 team was still impressive during speedweeks and should have plenty of opportunities to win during the 2017 season.

This season Hamlin will once again be looking for his first championship. Hamlin has come close to winning a NASCAR title on a few occasions but has never been able to get the job done. Will 2017 finally be the year for him? Hamlin is more than capable of making it to the final-four in the playoffs, from there who knows what could happen.

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