Elliott holds off Hamlin, wins Würth 400 at Texas
PUBLISHED May 3, 2026, 11:42 PM ET
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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.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Season early races produce multiple winners including Tyler Reddick.
- Sunday race at Texas Motor Speedway commenced with multiple lead changes.
- Lap 152: Chase Elliott gained the lead after an off-cycle pit by Corey Heim.
- Late-race: Corey Heim spun, bringing out the seventh and final caution.
- Final restart with four laps: Alex Bowman pushed Elliott; Elliott held the lead and won by 0.407 seconds.
News Intelligence
- 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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Hendrick Motorsports and Chase Elliott benefited from coordinated pit execution and timely teammate assistance that secured the race victory and strengthened Elliott's early-season championship positioning.
Toyota teams, including Denny Hamlin and 23XI Racing's strategic standing, suffered lost track position on the final restart and saw Toyota's recent non-drafting 1.5-mile winning streak end.
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