Overview

• Chase Elliott heads into Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, aiming to end a 37-race drought since his last points-paying Cup Series win in April 2024 at the same track.
• Despite no wins this season, Elliott has finished in the top 20 in every race, placing him fourth in the standings with an average finish of 10.9.
• Elliott has led only 45 laps in 2025, 42 of which came at Martinsville, highlighting a lack of front-running pace despite consistent scoring.
• The Hendrick Motorsports driver has expressed cautious optimism, citing high points in his season and the team's resilience as reasons for hope.
• Elliott’s teammates, Kyle Larson and William Byron, have already secured multiple wins this season, increasing pressure on Elliott to deliver a breakthrough performance.