Getty CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 12: Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses the media during the NASCAR Championship Format Announcement at NASCAR Productions Facility on January 12, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) Chase Elliott secured a close win at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026, edging Denny Hamlin by 0.565 seconds in the Cook Out 400. Dale Earnhardt Jr. later joined the post-race discussion. While the finish delivered a tight battle,