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Sean's NASCAR DFS picks for DraftKings, FanDuel for the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway (2026). His top NASCAR daily fantasy lineup plays and DFS sleepers.
Similar to the week before at Nashville, Denny Hamlin went to the back and then spent the whole race making it back to the front to win during last week's Cup Series race at Michigan. Now the question is, can Hamlin make it three victories in a row at Pocono Raceway, the site of this week's Great American Getaway 400? Below are my NASCAR DFS lineup picks for the Great American Getaway 400 on DraftKings and FanDuel this week. This slate locks on 6/14/2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. If you have further questions or want to discuss racing, you can find me on X at @SeanE247.
Pocono is a 2.5-mile asphalt tri-oval track located in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The NASCAR Cup Series has raced at the site since the 1970s and is one of the largest overall tracks it visits yearly. The track is nicknamed the "Tricky Triangle" due to its triangular-shaped layout and the challenge brought about by each turn, which is modeled after a different motorsports track, being completely different in terms of length and banking. Despite being a big track, there are not many recommended passing lanes at Pocono, making it tricky for drivers to make passes for position. This is important to note as it will tie into the DFS strategy for this week.
With passing being a challenge at this track, this makes dominators for DFS more noteworthy to consider for lineups. Drivers who start towards the front are likely to maintain positions outside of restarts and pit stops, where positions are most likely to change hands. Other than that, fantasy players should try to focus on picking drivers for lineups who are likely to finish and survive with a quality finish, especially if fuel strategies come into play, like most Pocono races. Crashes can also be a potential concern, with tire failures also being a factor in play this week. There are also a couple of notable drivers who do present opportunities to capitalize on Place Differential upside despite the challenge of passing at Pocono. Keep all of these factors in mind while creating lineups this week for success.
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Disclaimer: All the drivers presented as picks for this week's race are meant to be some of my top DFS recommendations of the week. They are not originally intended to fit all into one lineup.
Denny Hamlin
Starts 1st - DK: $11K, FD: $14K
Can Hamlin win his third race in a row this season? Well, if there is any track that favors Hamlin's chances to win yet again, it is Pocono. The No. 11 Toyota driver has been one of the best drivers statistically in the Cup Series all-time at Pocono.
Denny Hamlin, the all-time wins leader @ Pocono, shares his thoughts on the track and how his driving style fits with Pocono. pic.twitter.com/CW6fxVrgjH
— Mason Smith (@Masont_Smith) June 13, 2026
In 32 Cup races completed in his career at Pocono, Hamlin has seven wins (most of all time), 24 top-10 finishes (most of active drivers), and an average finish of 11.0 (third-best of active drivers). Hamlin also led in each of the last 11 Cup races at Pocono and finished first or second in the last three.
In practice for this week's race, Hamlin ranked seventh in five consecutive lap averages and eighth in 10 consecutive and overall lap averages. Although his practice speeds weren't the fastest, Hamlin is a driver who should never be underestimated to compete for the win, especially as he starts first and has a high chance of leading plenty of laps early.
Tyler Reddick
Starts 16th - DK: $10.3K, FD: $13.5K
The main competitor of Hamlin's for the regular-season title, Tyler Reddick, is also a driver to watch for this week's Cup race at Pocono. The No. 45 Toyota driver still is the most consistent driver of the season with five wins, a series-leading 11 top-10 finishes, and a series-leading average finish of 7.5.
In eight Cup starts at Pocono, Reddick has four top-10 finishes and an average finish of 15.9. In his last six appearances at Pocono, Reddick finished 11th or better in five different Cup events. He also scored positive PD in five of the last six Pocono Cup races.
.@TylerReddick is confident in his speed as he finishes P1 in Group 1 💪 pic.twitter.com/UjHBtjrpta
— Sports on Prime (@SportsonPrime) June 13, 2026
In practice for Sunday's race at Pocono, Reddick ranked sixth in overall lap averages, 11th in five consecutive lap averages, and 10th in 10 consecutive lap averages. Unlike most of the top-priced picks, Reddick has some of the highest upside with a top-10 capable car. Considering his overall consistency at Pocono and in the 2026 season, Reddick is worth consideration for all DFS formats.
Chase Elliott
Starts 23rd - DK: $9.2K, FD: $12K
Chevrolet has been shut out from winning each of the last three Pocono races. The last driver to win at the site for the manufacturer is Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott, who last won in 2022, marking Chevy's only victory in the Next-Gen car at this track.
In 16 total Cup starts at Pocono, Elliott has one win, 11 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 12.9. The No. 9 Chevrolet driver currently has a streak of four top-10 finishes at Pocono going into this week's race, and he has also earned positive PD in his last four starts at the site.
In practice for this week's race, Elliott ranked 25th in overall lap averages and 28th in five consecutive lap averages. Although he had an underwhelming qualifying result and some lackluster practice speeds, Pocono is considered one of his better tracks historically and has top-tier equipment from Hendrick. Fantasy players should consider the No. 9 Chevy driver for all formats, especially with his high potential upside.
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Carson Hocevar
Starts 26th - DK: $8.7K, FD: $8.5K
Carson Hocevar is one of the few drivers in the field who does not have plenty of experience at Pocono in the Cup Series, but he does have the potential to be a surprise standout pick. The No. 77 Chevrolet driver has already outperformed expectations this season with one win, seven top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 14.2 through the first 15 races this season.
In two Cup starts at Pocono, Hocevar has an average finish of 17.5. He finished 18th after starting third in last year's Cup race at the site, where he also led two laps. The 2024 Cup race at Pocono is where he scored his best career finish at the site of 17th. In the Truck Series at Pocono, Hocevar has four finishes of 13th or better, including one top-5 in four starts.
Carson Hocevar with another huge save at Pocono@AlwaysRaceDay pic.twitter.com/NjQrlQAKw2
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) June 13, 2026
In practice for this week's race, Hocevar ranked seventh in overall lap averages and second in five consecutive lap averages. He also lost control of his car and hit the wall in practice, and nearly again during qualifying. Hocevar's fast practice speeds, however, with a starting position that provides solid upside, make him one of the better options to consider for lineups this week.
Erik Jones
Starts 7th - DK: $7.5K, FD: $7.8K
Erik Jones has quietly been putting up some respectable results over the last couple of races. Since May, Jones has yet to finish a race outside of the top 20, scored positive PD in every race, and has also placed second in last week's Cup race at Michigan, marking his best finish of the 2026 season.
“Optimizing every little piece of the car.”
Erik Jones broke through for his 1st top 5 of the season last weekend at Michigan.
He spoke about what @LEGACYMotorClub has done right in 2026, as well as his comfortability with @PoconoRaceway.#NASCAR | @Erik_Jones | @MtrsprtsToday pic.twitter.com/NSYqYHyqPx
— Eddie Kalegi (@EddieKalegi) June 13, 2026
Pocono also happens to be a solid track for the driver of the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota. In 14 Cup starts at the site, Jones has eight top-10 finishes and an average finish of 13.5. Jones placed 14th or better in each of the last four Pocono Cup races, including two ninth-place finishes in 2022 and 2023.
In practice for this week's race, Jones ranked third in overall and 10 consecutive lap averages, ninth in five consecutive lap averages, and is tied for first in 15 consecutive lap averages. Jones may not carry much upside since he starts close to the front, but for tournament lineups, he is a driver who is capable of maintaining a top-10 running position with a salary that makes him worth rostering.
Riley Herbst
Starts 25th - DK: $6.0K, FD: $3.2K
One value driver who has been an excellent DFS option throughout most of the season has been 23XI Racing's Riley Herbst. The No. 35 Toyota driver has six top-20 finishes through 15 races this season, with three of them being scored within the last five Cup races.
Herbst does not have much Cup experience at Pocono. He only had one Cup start at the Pennsylvania track last year, where he started 29th, crashed, and finished 37th. In the O'Reilly Series, Herbst has four finishes of 12th or better in five starts at Pocono, including two top-10 finishes.
In practice for this week's Cup race at Pocono, Herbst ranked 33rd in overall lap averages and 17th in five consecutive lap averages. Herbst has some of the best equipment of all drivers in this salary tier and has been a consistent top-20 challenger all year. He is one of the more reliable options who can score a respectable finish while leaving some cap flexibility.
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