Michael Jordan Hugs Denny Hamlin After Chase Effort Falls Short (Video)

Denny Hamlin needed a hug after coming up short of a Sprint Cup title Sunday. Fortunately for him, Michael Jordan was there.

Kevin Harvick placed first in NASCAR’s final race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, securing the first Sprint Cup championship of his 14-year career. Hamlin, who finished seventh in the race and third in the final championship standings, was feeling a bit down about the loss.

Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and one of Hamlin’s sponsors, consoled his buddy after the race.

A video posted by Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) on


Hamlin is still looking for his first Sprint Cup title. Jordan, on the other hand, didn’t need many hugs during his career.