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FIRST CUP SERIES WIN It took 99 races and eight runner-up finishes, but Elliott finally found his way to Victory Lane as a Cup Series driver in 2018, his third full season on the circuit. Elliott’s breakthrough came at the legendary road course at Watkins Glen International. He nearly gave up the lead when he went wide going into turn one after taking the white flag, indicating one lap to go. That mistake gave Martin Truex Jr. a small window to take the lead. However, Elliott was able to recover and keep his car just in front of Truex Jr. Elliott was the dominant driver on the day, leading 52 of the 90 laps, including the final 34. Once again, the siren at the Dawsonville Pool Room rang out for an Elliott victory in the Cup Series.

Chase Elliott’s first Cup Series win came at Watkins Glen International.

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Superstars of the Speedway: Chase Elliott