Elliott dominates at Watkins Glen

Chase Elliott made a statement with a dominant win on the road course at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

A year after racing to his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at The Glen, Elliott won a second time in the No. 9 Chevrolet, besting Martin Truex Jr. just as he did a year ago. Elliott, who started from the pole, led 80 of 90 laps around the 2.45-mile layout.

Elliott already had qualified for the postseason with his win at Talladega in May. Denny Hamlin placed third.

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