Chase Elliott won at Texas on May 3, 2026, to become the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season. He finished 0.407 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin.

What happened?

Elliott took the bottom line on the final restart and had teammate Alex Bowman behind him, which helped him clear Hamlin going onto the backstretch.

Why it mattered for Chase Elliott

The win was Elliott's 23rd career win and his second at Texas, where he ended a 42-race winless streak two years ago.

Chase Elliott led five times for a race-high 87 laps. He started 14th and had already taken the white flag when John Hunter Nemechek wrecked in the back of the field.

What comes next?

Elliott's victory marked his second win of the season, with the first coming at Martinsville in late March. He finished ahead of Hamlin by 0.565 seconds in that race.

Tyler Reddick was fourth after winning five of the first 10 races this season for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing. Alex Bowman finished third.

Denny Hamlin said the late push Elliott got from his teammate was the difference in Texas. Hamlin finished 0.407 seconds behind Elliott.

Carson Hocevar, the polesitter at Texas for the second year in a row, finished seventh. He won the Truck Series race in the Lone Star State on Friday night.

Corey Heim led 69 laps but brought out the final caution of the day with 11 laps left. Christopher Bell, an Oklahoma native, led 22 laps but finished last after getting clipped by Todd Gilliland.

Chase Elliott's win at Texas marked a significant milestone in his career. He has now won multiple Cup Series races in a single season.

The NASCAR Cup Series will continue with its next race. Chase Elliott will look to build on his momentum from the Texas win.

Elliott's teammate, Alex Bowman, played a crucial role in his win. Bowman's push on the final restart helped Elliott clear Hamlin.

The Texas race saw several drivers compete for the top spot. In the end, Chase Elliott emerged victorious, solidifying his position as a top contender in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Chase Elliott's victory at Texas was a testament to his skill and dedication as a driver. He will look to continue his success in the upcoming races.

The NASCAR community will be watching Chase Elliott closely as he competes in the next race. His win at Texas has set the stage for an exciting season.

Chase Elliott's win was a significant achievement. He finished ahead of several top drivers, including Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick.

The Texas race was an exciting event. Chase Elliott's victory was the highlight of the day, with several other drivers competing for top spots.

Chase Elliott will look to build on his momentum from the Texas win. He will compete in the next NASCAR Cup Series race, seeking to add to his list of victories.

The NASCAR Cup Series is a competitive field. Chase Elliott's win at Texas marked a significant achievement, and he will look to continue his success in the upcoming races.

Chase Elliott's victory at Texas was an important milestone. He has now won multiple Cup Series races in a single season, solidifying his position as a top contender.

The Texas race saw several drivers compete for the top spot. Chase Elliott emerged victorious, finishing ahead of Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick.

Chase Elliott's win was a significant achievement. He finished ahead of several top drivers, including Hamlin and Reddick.

The NASCAR community will be watching Chase Elliott closely as he competes in the next race. His win at Texas has set the stage for an exciting season.

Chase Elliott will look to continue his success in the upcoming races. He has now won multiple Cup Series races in a single season, and will seek to add to his list of victories.

The Texas race was an exciting event. Chase Elliott's victory was the highlight of the day, with several other drivers competing for top spots.

Chase Elliott's victory at Texas marked a significant milestone in his career. He has now won multiple Cup Series races in a single season, and will look to continue his success in the upcoming races.