Chase Elliott secured his second win of 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway, leading 87 laps in the Wurth 400. He triumphed over Denny Hamlin following a late restart caused by a caution.
Key points
Chase Elliott won the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Chase Elliott headlines NASCAR Texas race winners, losers after 2nd win of 2026
Chase Elliott put Hendrick Motorsports back in victory lane on May 3, winning at Texas Motor Speedway for the second time in his career.
Elliott led 87 laps and won Stage 2 en route to winning the Wurth 400. He beat out Denny Hamlin for the win on a late restart after Corey Heim brought out a late caution after spinning out.
Elliott's win came a month after being victorious at Martinsville.
Here are our winners and losers from the NASCAR Texas race.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 FRE Nicotine Pouches Toyota, and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: (L-R) Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, and Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Q&A
How many laps did Chase Elliott lead during the Texas race?
Chase Elliott led 87 laps during the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Who finished second in the Wurth 400 at Texas?
Denny Hamlin finished second in the Wurth 400, just behind Chase Elliott.
What was the significance of Chase Elliott's win at Texas in 2026?
Chase Elliott's win at Texas marked his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR season and brought Hendrick Motorsports back to victory lane.
When did Chase Elliott win his first race of 2026?
Chase Elliott won his first race of 2026 at Martinsville a month prior to his victory at Texas.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Cooper Flagg poses for a photo with Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Rush Truck Centers Ford, during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Cooper Flagg attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Cooper Flagg poses for a photo with Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, and Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 FRE Nicotine Pouches Toyota, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, greets a young fan during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: A general view during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Modo Casino Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Interstate Batteries Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 FRE Nicotine Pouches Toyota, and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 FRE Nicotine Pouches Toyota, and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: (L-R) Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, and Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Cooper Flagg poses for a photo with Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Rush Truck Centers Ford, during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Cooper Flagg attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Cooper Flagg poses for a photo with Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, and Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 FRE Nicotine Pouches Toyota, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, attends the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, greets a young fan during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, attend the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: A general view during the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Modo Casino Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Interstate Batteries Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Elliott won his second NASCAR Cup race of the season, joining Tyler Reddick as a multi-winner for the 2026 season. Elliott got strong late, winning Stage 2. He finished the race with 87 laps led. Both of Elliott's wins — at Martinsville and Texas — have come with Denny Hamlin finishing second.
Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew and the trophy grandfather clock at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren eat ribs in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates with Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott speaks with members of the media at the K1 Speed indoor kart racing facility Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) walks to the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates with a burnout after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and his guest Ashley Anderson during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at a press conference announcing a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds in Bristol Motor Speedway, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) runs off the track during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Faber in Victory Lane after the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and crew chief Alan Gustafson celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) answers questions from the media after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Chase Elliott signs autographs as he walks through the garage for the final practice before the Daytona 500, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway.
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Chase Elliott talks to Marty Snider after winning the Most Popular at the 2023 NASCAR Award banquet at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Nov 3, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott during practice for the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during practice for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2023; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) on pit road prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) battles for position with driver Kyle Busch (18) during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott visits Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott and Kaylie Green walk the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
May 17, 2020, Darlington, SC, USA; Driver Chase Elliott walks to his car for the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race.
Chase Elliott does a burnout during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
Chase Elliott accepts the Most Popular Driver Award during the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
May 23: Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott practices driver changes along with his teammates during Roar Before the 24 practice at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
Chase Elliott, Luis Derani, Mike Conway and Felipe Nasr celebrate in victory lane after winning the Motul Pole Award 100 race at the Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Chase Elliott celebrates with champagne next to the championship trophy after winning the 2020 NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Chase Elliott does a burnout after winning the Season Finale 500 and capturing the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 8, 2020.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) watches his crew work on his car before heading out for practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Drivers were gearing up for the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday, Sept 8, 2019.
Chase Elliott, second from left, raises the Miles the Monster trophy in victory lane with crew chief Alan Gustafson after winning the 2018 playoff race at Dover International Speedway.
Oct 7, 2018: NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (right) talks with former driver Jeff Gordon (left) prior to the Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway.
Chase Elliott celebrates winning the pole for the 2016 Daytona 500.
Chase Elliott celebrates by kissing the snowball on his trophy after winning the 2013 Snowball Derby Sunday at Five Flags Speedway.
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew and the trophy grandfather clock at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren eat ribs in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates with Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott speaks with members of the media at the K1 Speed indoor kart racing facility Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) walks to the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates with a burnout after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and his guest Ashley Anderson during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at a press conference announcing a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds in Bristol Motor Speedway, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) runs off the track during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Faber in Victory Lane after the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and crew chief Alan Gustafson celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) answers questions from the media after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott signs autographs as he walks through the garage for the final practice before the Daytona 500, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott talks to Marty Snider after winning the Most Popular at the 2023 NASCAR Award banquet at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Nov 3, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott during practice for the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during practice for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 3, 2023; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) on pit road prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) battles for position with driver Kyle Busch (18) during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott visits Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott and Kaylie Green walk the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
May 17, 2020, Darlington, SC, USA; Driver Chase Elliott walks to his car for the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott does a burnout during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott accepts the Most Popular Driver Award during the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
May 23: Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott practices driver changes along with his teammates during Roar Before the 24 practice at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott, Luis Derani, Mike Conway and Felipe Nasr celebrate in victory lane after winning the Motul Pole Award 100 race at the Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott celebrates with champagne next to the championship trophy after winning the 2020 NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott does a burnout after winning the Season Finale 500 and capturing the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 8, 2020.
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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) watches his crew work on his car before heading out for practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Drivers were gearing up for the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday, Sept 8, 2019.
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Chase Elliott, second from left, raises the Miles the Monster trophy in victory lane with crew chief Alan Gustafson after winning the 2018 playoff race at Dover International Speedway.
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Oct 7, 2018: NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (right) talks with former driver Jeff Gordon (left) prior to the Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, NASCAR most popular driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Bill Elliott's son
Chase Elliott celebrates winning the pole for the 2016 Daytona 500.
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Chase Elliott celebrates by kissing the snowball on his trophy after winning the 2013 Snowball Derby Sunday at Five Flags Speedway.
Alex Bowman
Alex Bowman missed a month of the season battling vertigo. He's shown he's health again. He's finished third in back-to-back races (Talladega and Texas). Now, Bowman is nowhere near a playoff team after missing so much time behind the while. However, Bowman appears to be a top-10 car again.
Loser
Christopher Bell
If something can go wrong, it's gone terrible wrong for Christopher Bell during the 2026 NASCAR season. The latest? He was clipped by Todd Gilliland after Gilliland's car came down the track after he saved it from hitting the wall. Oh, and Bell was leading the Wurth 400 at the time of the crash, which ended his NASCAR Texas race.
Bell finished last in 38th place. Bell's last four races have brought him finishes of 27th, 20th, 17th and now 38th. Things can't get much worse for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver.
Loser
Kyle Larson
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion remains chasing his first Cup win of the 2026 season. Larson, like several drivers, had a one-car crash when the back of his car got loose and went out from under him, forcing him to spin out. He finished 31st.
