Unbelievable! Elliott Wins Crash-Filled Atlanta NASCAR Race!

2025-06-29 06:01:40.523

Home-state favorite Chase Elliott secured a dramatic victory at the crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta on Saturday night. Overtaking Brad Keselowski on the final lap, Elliott clinched his 20th career win and secured his place in the NASCAR playoffs. This win marked his first since April 2024 and his first Atlanta victory since 2022. The race saw numerous crashes, notably a significant one early in Stage 2 that eliminated several top drivers including Joey Logano, William Byron, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Josh Berry, Corey LaJoie, and Daniel Suarez. Elliott's Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Alex Bowman, played a crucial role in blocking Keselowski, allowing Elliott to secure the win. Keselowski finished second, followed by Bowman and Tyler Reddick. The race also marked the debut of the 32-driver In-Season Challenge, a five-race bracket-style tournament with a $1 million prize. Top seeds Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe were among the early casualties of the crashes. The race was briefly delayed due to weather, but ultimately concluded with Elliott's thrilling win, celebrated with his fans in the stands.