Sunday, 2 September 2012

Hamlin pulls out 2nd straight Cup win in Atlanta (The Associated Press)

Danica Patrick brakes for the pits during the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Tulis)

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Denny Hamlin won his second straight Sprint Cup race, holding off Jeff Gordon in a green-white-checkered finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night.