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Late wreck at Texas helps Chase Elliott end 42-race winless streak
Chase Elliott took the lead near the end of the race but faced tough competition from Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain in overtime before winning, marking the end of a long winless streak dating back to the 2022 season. In an emotional moment, Elliott expressed gratitude to his team for standing by him. This victory made Elliott the third driver from Hendrick Motorsports to win in the 2024 season’s first nine races. Elliott paid tribute to Alan Kulwicki by doing a Polish victory lap, a dream come true for him.
Elliott was thankful for the journey and the hard work of his team, even in challenging times. He did not believe he was responsible for Hamlin’s crash and thanked his team owner Rick Hendrick for the support. Post-race interviews revealed the top finishers, with Kyle Larson winning Stage 1 and Ross Chastain winning Stage 2. The race saw incidents involving Bell, Nemechek, and Bowman, with Wallace holding the lead post-stage break.
