Denny Hamlin was picked by many as one of the favorites heading into Sunday's Daytona 500. And rightfully so, considering he had won everything leading into the Great American Race, and the Joe Gibbs Racing driver found himself living up to the hype, vying for the victory coming to the checkered flag in NASCAR's version of the Super Bowl. What may have been more impressive about Hamlin's runner-up finish at Daytona International Speedway -- a personal best in the Daytona 500 -- was his ability to guide his No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry, without assistance from his team or spotter. The 23-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner battled radio problems throughout the 200-mile race, and after nearly a six-and-a-half-hour rain delay Sunday afternoon the radio problem intensified, with Hamlin losing communication for much of the race's final 162 laps, including complete silence during the event's final 15 circuits. More...