On Sunday, the Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway saw both triumphs and setbacks for drivers. One of the biggest winners was Chase Elliott, who ended a 42-race drought by managing two overtime restarts and scoring his first victory since October 2022. Hendrick Motorsports also emerged victorious with their fifth win of the season, with William Byron, Kyle Larson, and now Chase Elliott each contributing to the team’s success.
While some were celebrating their wins, others were left disappointed. Brad Keselowski may not have had the best car but finished in second place on Sunday. This accomplishment was key for him as he was outside a playoff spot going into the race. Richard Childress Racing also found success with Austin Dillon finishing a season-best eighth and Kyle Busch placing ninth. These results marked the first time this year that the team placed both cars in the top 10.
However, there were also losses for several drivers. Alex Bowman suffered an early incident and finished a disappointing 37th on Sunday, causing him to fall from 10th to 14th in the points standings. Michael McDowell wrecked while dueling for the lead and finished in 35th place on Sunday, leaving him disappointed after such an impressive start to his season. Finally, Ford faced disappointment as a car manufacturer yet to win this season in any of its NASCAR series after 24 races.
Overall, it was a mixed day at Texas Motor Speedway with both winners and losers emerging from the race. While some drivers were able to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, others struggled with setbacks that left them questioning their performance on track.
