Chase Elliott

Started first, finished first is the name of the game for NASCAR's most popular driver, as Chase Elliott completely dominated to win his fifth Cup Series career victory and his second consecutive win at The Glen.

Chase Elliott won the provisional pole at Watkins Glen Saturday evening with a lap speed of 127.297 mph.

Kyle Busch started second in the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 and finished eighth, despite a brush with the wall in the final stage.

Kurt Busch made a move from third on the final restart at Kentucky, and held off younger brother Kyle to win his first race of the season.

Martin Truex Jr. was one of 17 cars victimized on lap 119 when Austin Dillon and Clint Bowyer made contact, spinning Dillion into oncoming traffic. Truex finished 22nd.

Martin Truex Jr. finished ninth in the CampingWorld 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Joey Logano started on the pole and survived an overtime restart to win at Michigan, giving Penske Racing its fifth win of the season.

Cale Yarborough won the first NASCAR race at Michigan on June 15, 1969 in a Mercury for Wood Brothers Racing. The event was highlighted by an intense battle between Yarborough and LeeRoy Yarbrough during the final 150 laps.

Kyle Busch started second at Pocono and led 79 laps on his way to the win in the Pocono 400. It was Busch's fourth win of the season.

With the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regular season halfway through, the drivers who are making an impact on the way to the Playoffs have either emerged or are about to. With Chevy drivers finally starting to hit their strides such as Kurt Busch, Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman, it's a safe bet to go with the Bowtie Brigade heading into Sunday.