Overview

• Chase Elliott overtook Brad Keselowski on the final lap at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a bump from teammate Alex Bowman to snap his 44-race drought.
• Elliott’s triumph guarantees him an automatic berth in the NASCAR playoffs and intensifies the battle as only four regular-season wins remain to fill the remaining spots.
• Hendrick Motorsports has reevaluated its internal pecking order after Elliott’s resurgence, elevating his influence alongside the team’s established leaders.
• The race underscored the critical role of coordinated bump-drafting on superspeedways, leaving Brad Keselowski vulnerable without a drafting partner in the closing laps.
• Elliott’s victory also highlighted his Design To Drive charity initiative, featuring artwork by 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.