The driver Chase Elliott has achieved victory in the NASCAR Cup Series race held yesterday at Texas Motor Speedway, surpassing Denny Hamlin and Alex Bowman in an exciting finish. With 87 laps led out of a total of 267, Elliott has once again demonstrated his skill on the track, solidifying this triumph as the second of the season.
The race was intense, with up to 11 drivers leading at different moments and several incidents throughout the competition. In the end, 20 vehicles crossed the finish line within the same lap, while four drivers (Heim, Gibbs, Logano, and Bell) were unable to complete the race.
In qualifying, the duo from Spire Motorsports, consisting of Daniel Suarez and Carson Hocevar, secured the front row and finished among the top ten, with sixth and seventh places respectively.
Erik Jones took the first stage thanks to a smart strategy, while Elliott dominated the second stage. This victory reaffirms his good form in the championship, which continues to advance with great competitiveness.
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Laps | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Elliott | Chevrolet | 267 | 2:56’17.659 | – |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota | 267 | 2:56’18.066 | 0.407 |
| 3 | Alex Bowman | Chevrolet | 267 | 2:56’18.364 | 0.705 |
| 4 | Tyler Reddick | Toyota | 267 | 2:56’18.446 | 0.787 |
| 5 | Chris Buescher | Ford | 267 | 2:56’18.649 | 0.990 |
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