Elliott vence o Cook Out 400 em Martinsville, vencendo Hamlin pela primeira vitória de 2026. Elliott wins Cook Out 400 at Martinsville, beating Hamlin for first win of 2026.

Chase Elliott ganhou a Cook Out 400 no Martinsville Speedway, neste domingo, garantindo sua primeira vitória da temporada 2026 e a primeira vitoria do Chevrolet. Chase Elliott won the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, securing his first victory of the 2026 season and Chevrolet's first win of the year. O piloto da Hendrick Motorsports conseguiu evitar um desafio de Denny Hamlin, que liderou a maior parte da corrida, executando uma parada estratégica nos boxes. The Hendrick Motorsports driver held off a late challenge from Denny Hamlin, who had led most of the race, by executing a strategic pit stop. Elliott terminou 0,565 segundos à frente de Hamlin, marcando uma vitória significativa para a equipe. Elliott finished 0.565 seconds ahead of Hamlin, marking a significant win for the team.