Chase Elliott won his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season at Martinsville Speedway, beating Denny Hamlin. Elliott's victory came after a gamble by crew chief Alan Gustafson to pit the No. 9 Chevrolet earlier than the other contenders. Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota faded in the final stage. Elliott led 84 laps and won by 0.565 seconds. This win marks Hendrick Motorsports' first this year for the winningest team in NASCAR history. The NASCAR Hall of Fame has nominated 15 candidates for its three-member class of 2027.