Elliott holds off Hamlin, wins Würth 400 at Texas
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FORT WORTH, Texas. On Sunday, Chase Elliott won the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, taking the lead on Lap 152 following Corey Heim's off-cycle pit and maintaining control through pit stops and restarts; Elliott led a race-high 87 laps to claim his second victory of the 2026 season and the 23rd of his career.
The final restart with four laps remaining followed Heim's spin that triggered the seventh caution; teammate Alex Bowman provided the pushing draft that allowed Elliott to clear Denny Hamlin and finish 0.407 seconds ahead. The victory snapped Toyota's recent streak on non-drafting 1.5-mile tracks, left Elliott among the season's multi-race winners, and affected early championship standings this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Season early races produce multiple winners including Tyler Reddick.
- 2. Sunday race at Texas Motor Speedway commenced with multiple lead changes.
- 3. Lap 152: Chase Elliott gained the lead after an off-cycle pit by Corey Heim.
- 4. Late-race: Corey Heim spun, bringing out the seventh and final caution.
- 5. Final restart with four laps: Alex Bowman pushed Elliott; Elliott held the lead and won by 0.407 seconds.
Why it matters
Chase Elliott's win at the Würth 400 shakes up the early championship standings. If you're a NASCAR fan, this could mean a more exciting season ahead. Keep an eye on the next races to see if Elliott can maintain his momentum.
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