Hendrick Motorsports just made history, becoming the first team to hold both top spots in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. William Byron clinched the regular-season championship at Richmond, while teammate Chase Elliott battled through a tough night. But when the checkered flag waved, there was no trophy, no celebration.

Before the silence at Richmond, the battle for the top spot had already taken a turn. Chase Elliott ascended to the points lead after a strong performance at Dover last month, following a sixth-place finish that propelled him past his teammate, Byron, who had been leading the standings. Elliott’s consistency and strategic racing placed him at the top of the leaderboard, marking a significant achievement for the team.

However, the dynamic shifted once again at Richmond Ra

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