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Chase Elliott Takes 2026 Würth 400
4 May
Summary
- Chase Elliott won the 2026 Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
- Elliott secured his second win of the season after a close finish.
- The race featured 23 lead changes and seven caution flags.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season reached its 11th race with the conclusion of the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. This event, which commenced on May 4, 2026, at 3:30 pm ET, concluded after two hours, 56 minutes, and 17 seconds.
Chase Elliott, driving the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, emerged victorious. He successfully defended his position for the final four laps following a late restart, narrowly beating Denny Hamlin to the finish line. Elliott's teammate, Alex Bowman, provided a crucial push, helping him secure the win.
Elliott's performance included leading a race-high 87 laps, ultimately winning by a margin of 0.407 seconds. This marks his second career win at Texas Motor Speedway and his 23rd overall in the Cup Series. Denny Hamlin finished second, with Alex Bowman, Tyler Reddick, and Chris Buescher rounding out the top five.
The next race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is set to take place at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026, marking the 12th event of the season. Meanwhile, defending champion Kyle Larson finished 34th in the Würth 400.
