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Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for 1st NASCAR win of season

Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, giving him the season’s first victory for Hendrick Motorsports.
Elliott's team gambled by pitting earlier than rivals, which set up a late-race restart and the decisive lead.
Denny Hamlin dominated the race but lost the lead on a late restart and finished second to Elliott.
Elliott earned his 22nd Cup Series win and his first of the season, extending Hendrick Motorsports’ Martinsville success.
Crew chief Alan Gustafson described the plan as placing a long-term bet on the race strategy.
Hamlin credited the late race wheel issue as a potential factor in his defeat.
The race marked a milestone for Elliott, matching an anniversary of his Cup debut.
Chase Elliott thanked his team for sticking with him and noted the victory as a dream come true.
Denny Hamlin led the most laps but could not close out the win on Martinsville's short track.
Elliott's victory adds to Hendrick Motorsports' legacy as NASCAR's winningest team at Martinsville.
The next race on the schedule is a short-track event at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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