Chase Elliott got his 22nd NASCAR Cup Series career win by passing Denny Hamlin and claiming the Cookout 400 at Martinsville on March 29.
It was the second career win at Martinsville for Elliott. Elliott led twice for 84 total laps. Hamlin, who was on the pole, led for 292 laps.
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It was the first win of the season for Hendrick Motorsports.
Joey Lagano and Ty Gibbs, neither of whom led at any point, finished third and fourth, respectively, while William Byron, who led six laps, was fifth.
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Clay Campbell, Martinsville Speedway President speaks during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Group 1001 Chevrolet, (C) speaks to Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger/Thomas’ High Protein Ford, (L) during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee’s Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger/Thomas’ High Protein Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride The ‘Dente Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, greets NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride The ‘Dente Chevrolet, signsgreets NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at the LEGO City NASCAR Kid Zone prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Noah Gragson at the LEGO City NASCAR Kid Zone prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Martinsville race results
Results are unofficial.
1. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
2. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
3. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
4. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
5. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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6. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Penske Ford
7. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
8. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
9. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
10. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Racing Ford
11. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
12. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
13. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
14. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
15. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
16. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
17. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
18. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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19. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
20. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
21. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
22. Justin Allgaier, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
23. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
24. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
25. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
26. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
27. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
28. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
29. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
30. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
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31. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
32. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
33. Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
34. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
35. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
36. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
37. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
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