Hamlin starting position?

does anyone know what position he is starting in?  I am new to betting on Nascar matchups and my book has Gordon over hamlin at -123.  I assume it is the position they finish the race in and I see Gordon starting 3rd and hamlin 39th.  If this is the case, isn't Gordon a great play here

Yeah I think the 24 is a good play here at -123

I played the same match up and pd -145

I think he or the 17 is the winner today.

 

Don't get to caught up on starting positions it doesn't mean a whole lot at this track.

OK.  thanks for the help Tree.  I think I will throw some on Gordon at -123 after seeing the price.  Thanks again for your help and good luck to us. 

Hamlin starts 33 rd and Gordon starts 36th