First Posted: May 24, 2021 03:49 AM EDT
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The defending Cup Series champion Chase Elliott conquered a new territory after the road warrior won the Inaugural EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, making his fifth victory in the last six road-course races.
Kyle Larson finished second, while Joey Logano took the third spot in the race.
Chase Elliott and His Historic Win
The first victory of the season and the 12th in Elliott s career were accounted for significant milestones. Elliott currently has a record of 268 Cup wins under Hendrick Motorsports, which is tied to the record of Petty Enterprises most Cup wins of all time. The win also marks the 800th NASCAR Cup Series victory for Chevrolet, ESPN reported.
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