Chase Elliott, who led five times for a race-high 87 laps Sunday, stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after a final restart to win the NASCAR Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway, his second victory of the season and 23rd of his career.
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Elliott races to 2nd Cup Series victory of season
Chase Elliott, who led five times for a race-high 87 laps Sunday, stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after a final restart to win the NASCAR Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway, his second victory of the season and 23rd of his career.
Published May 4, 2026, 1:00 AM
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