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Chase Elliott secures his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Texas, marking the 23rd win of his career. This victory positions him alongside Tyler Reddick as one of only two drivers with multiple wins this season.
Elliott dominates the race, leading for a remarkable 87 laps and fending off Denny Hamlin in the final four laps after a critical restart. With this win, he showcases the strength of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, demonstrating both skill and strategy.
Alex Bowman, who recovered from a spin on lap 93, finishes in third place, while Reddick and Chris Buescher complete the top five. Buescher's fifth-place finish marks his first top-10 at this Texas track in 17 attempts.
Late in the race, John Hunter Nemechek's wreck brought the action to a tense moment, but no caution was issued as he managed to get his car off the track.
Carson Hocevar, who started on pole for the second consecutive year, finishes seventh after winning the Truck Series race just days earlier. Corey Heim leads 69 laps but ultimately triggers the final caution with 11 laps remaining.
Elliott's win solidifies his status as NASCAR's most popular driver, adding to his impressive legacy.
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