MacBook Pro 2018 overheating
An Intel CPU typically gets as hot as boiling water before 'overheating'.
Is it normal for a 15 inch rMBP to get extremely hot during use?
There are third-party utilities that can provide you with
accurate temperature data from the Mac's heat sensors.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mac+temperature+utility
Overheating usually involves high fan speeds and poor performance. (The Mac will ultimately shut off if the heat increases to levels that might damage the hardware.)
You can get utilities that will allow you to manage the fans, though bear in mind that Apple spends a lot of time on optimizing this. Higher fan speeds will reduce battery life and increase noise.
https://crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control/download
Note the warning on the webpage: &quot;This program is for advanced users who know how to use it without doing harm to their macs. The authors are not liable for data loss, damages, profit loss or any other types of losses connected with the use or misuse of the program.&quot;
If it was uncomfortable to place your hands on the area in front of the keyboard, either side of the trackpad, then I would be worried. Otherwise, it's entirely normal for some parts of the Mac to get 'quite hot'.