Home State Hero Chase Elliott Wins in Dramatic Atlanta NASCAR Finish!

2025-06-29 12:00:42.741

Chase Elliott, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This victory marked Elliott's 20th career win and his first since April 2024. The race was filled with crashes, notably a major incident in Stage 2 that eliminated several top drivers, including Joey Logano, William Byron, and others. Elliott's teammate, Alex Bowman, played a crucial role in blocking Keselowski on the final lap, securing the win for Elliott. The race also marked the debut of NASCAR's new In-Season Challenge, a five-race bracket-style tournament with a $1 million prize. Top seeds Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe were eliminated early in the race due to crashes. The race was briefly delayed due to weather, but ultimately concluded with Elliott's emotional victory in front of his home state crowd.