PHOTOS: Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500
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Fans return to the stands for the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Its what everyone driver wants. The NASCAR Cup on display prior to start of the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
Race 2

In his final race at Darlington, Jimmie Johnson wears a cowboy hat given to him by Richard Petty prior to the start of the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500.
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Chase Elliott (9) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field to the green flag in the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chase Elliott (9) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field to the green flag in the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chase Elliott gets service for his Hendrick Motorsports NAPA Auto Parts Camaro during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Corey LaJoie's #32 in the red during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Erik Jones in turn one during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kevin Harvick in turn one during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Austin Dillon rides in his #3 throwback Chevrolet during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Aric Almarola rides in his #10 Ford throwback during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Denny Hamlins crew leaps from the wall during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
Follow 3

Two-time Southern 500 champion Denny Hamlin was in contention for a third victory, until he missed pit road Sunday.
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Denny Hamlin's #11 Toyota Camry gets service from his crew during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Denny Hamlin's #11 Toyota Camry gets service from his crew during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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A crew member watches the action while standing on the wall during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
Race 3

A crew member glows from the flames of burning rubber during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500.
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A crew member glows from the flames of burning rubber during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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A crew member gloves glow from the flames of burning rubber during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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An informative PSA during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kind words from beyond the fence during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Denny Hamlin in for service again during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Things are just blurred during a pit stop for Denny Hamlin during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Crew members complete service on Denny Hamlin's #11 Toyota Camry during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Joey Loganos Team Penske, Ford Mustang has some damage after being hit in the rear during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Sparks fly from the car of John H. Nemechek after he looses a tire going into turn one. Nemechek eventually hit the wall during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Racetway in Darlington, South Carolina
Race 4

Sparks fly from the car of John H. Nemechek after he loses a tire going into turn one. Nemechek eventually hit the wall during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500.
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Kevin Harvick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kevin Harvick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kevin Harvick celebrates by drinking a sponsor beer in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kevin Harvick poses with the winners trophy after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kevin Harvick takes the checkered flag winning the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kevin Harvick salutes the fans after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Erik Jones walks to his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Cole Custer Stewart-Haas Racing walks to his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Cole Custer Stewart-Haas Racing walks to his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Jimmie Johnson's throw back helmet rests on top of his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Christopher Bell waits on pit road prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Brennan Poole walks to his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Ryan Newman waves to the crowd prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Matt Kenseth walks to his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Matt Kenseth talks with another competitor prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Matt Kenseth talks with another competitor prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Kurt Busch leans on his Chip Ganassi Racing Monster Energy Chevrolet prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Matt DiBenedetto walks to his car prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Brad Keselowski watches the pre-race activities prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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A sponsors plane doubles as a hood protector on Denny Hamlin's FedEX Toyota prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Images captured prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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A mirrored visor reflects cars rolling down pit lane prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chris Buescher Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Mustang rolls down pit lane prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Fans return to the stands for the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
Cook Out Southern 500

Its what everyone driver wants. The NASCAR Cup on display prior to start of the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
Cook Out Southern 500

Jimmie Johnson poses for media photos in his throwback uniform prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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In his final race at Darlington, Jimmie Johnson wears a cowboy hat given to him by Richard Petty prior to the start of the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chase Elliott (9) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field to the green flag in the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chase Elliott (9) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field to the green flag in the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chase Elliott (9) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field to the green flag in the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina
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Chase Elliott gets service for his Hendrick Motorsports NAPA Auto Parts Camaro during the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500, September 6, 2020 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina