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Chase Elliott Wins 2 Early Races, Chase Format Favorite for 2026 Title
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Chase Elliott is back in championship form. The 30-year-old Hendrick Motorsports star has two wins already in 2026—at Martinsville and Texas—and is considered a favorite for the new Chase format. He's also won his 8th straight Most Popular Driver award. Get the full story only on News Plus Globe.
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00:00Welcome to News Plus Globe.
00:02Chase Elliott is back on top.
00:04The Hendrick Motorsports star has two wins already in 2026 at Martinsville and Texas
00:09and is considered a legitimate championship contender under NASCAR's new chase format.
00:14Elliott's consistency is unmatched.
00:16He has an average finish of 8.9 this season and ranks as the best in the field at avoiding
00:21bad finishes.
00:22Analyst Steve LaTarte says he fits the new format perfectly.
00:25Off the track, Elliott remains NASCAR's biggest star.
00:28He won his 8th straight Most Popular Driver Award with 56% of the vote.
00:32When he missed races in 2023, TV ratings dropped significantly.
00:36Elliott is chasing his second Cup Series title and his father bills record of 16 Most Popular Driver Awards.
00:42Stay with News Plus Globe for more NASCAR and racing news.
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