The Elk Grove, California, native claimed his first crown jewel victory in NASCAR and an historic victory for Hendrick Motorsports at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Chase Elliott won the rain-shortened EchoPark Texas Grand Prix after 54 laps, giving Hendrick Motorsports its 268th win, tying Petty Enterprises for most all-time by an organization.
Martin Truex Jr. swept Stages 1 and 2 at Darlington and held off Kyle Larson in the closing laps of the final stage to take the win, his third of the year.
The 2012 Cup champion overtook Matt DiBenedetto on the final lap and held off the field to claim his first Cup victory of the 2021 season at the world's fastest venues.
