Chase Elliott Achieves First Top 10 Finish Since May at Richmond
Chase Elliott, recognized as NASCAR's most popular driver, ended a two-and-a-half-month drought without a top 10 finish during the Cook Out 400 at Richmond on Saturday night.
Prior to this race, Elliott had not placed in the top 10 since May 31 at Nashville. His fifth-place finish at Richmond marks his ninth top 10 of the season and his third top five, being the first that was not a victory since his win at Texas on May 3.
With this result, Elliott is tied for sixth in the series standings with Christopher Bell as he approaches the upcoming race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23. The performance was crucial for Elliott's team, which has been seeking momentum heading into the Chase after a challenging period of competition.
