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NASCAR Results From Today

Race Overview

The 2021 NASCAR season is well underway, and today was no exception. Fans were treated to an exciting race with plenty of twists and turns as the drivers battled it out for a chance at the checkered flag. Fans of the sport were left on the edge of their seats as the race came to a thrilling conclusion with the top three drivers crossing the finish line within a second of each other.

The Winners

Joey Logano took the checkered flag in first place, followed closely by Chase Elliott in second and Denny Hamlin in third. It was a tight race to the end, with Logano edging out Elliott by a mere 0.2 seconds. This marks Logano's first win of the 2021 season and his 31st career victory.

Other Finishers

Kyle Busch finished fourth, followed by William Byron in fifth and Brad Keselowski in sixth. Ryan Blaney, Kurt Busch, Martin Truex Jr., and Alex Bowman rounded out the top 10 finishers.

Points Standings

The finish of today's race has tightened up the points standings in the NASCAR Cup Series. Logano now leads the series with 182 points, followed closely by Elliott with 178 points and Hamlin with 176 points. Busch, Byron, and Keselowski are all within striking distance of the top three.

Reaction From Logano

After taking the checkered flag, Logano was all smiles. "It's always a great feeling to get a win," he said. "I'm so glad I was able to get it done today and I'm looking forward to the rest of the season."

Reaction From Elliott

Elliott was disappointed but still had a positive outlook. "It was a really close race," he said. "I had a good car and gave it my all, but it just wasn't enough. I'm proud of my team and I'm looking forward to the next race."

Up Next

The next race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the Texas 500, which will take place on May 8th at Texas Motor Speedway. This will be the fourth race of the 2021 season and the first time the series has visited the track since 2019.

Conclusion

Today's race was an exciting one and a great start to the 2021 NASCAR season. Joey Logano took the checkered flag in first place, followed by Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin. The points standings are now very tight with Logano, Elliott, and Hamlin all within striking distance of each other. The next race on the schedule is the Texas 500, which will take place on May 8th.