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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.
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