William Byron held onto the lead during a two-lap dash to the finish and led a 1-2-3 finish for Hendrick Motorsports on the 40th anniversary of the organization's first victory at Martinsville. Kyle Larson finished second and Chase Elliott was third. Larson also took over the points lead by 14 over former leader Martin Truex Jr.
William Byron celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 7, 2024. William Byron , center, celebrates with crew members in Victory Lane after receiving the trophy for winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 7, 2024. William Byron leads Alex Bowman out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Last race: Aric Almirola grabbed the lead by going three-wide on the outside in a two-lap overtime dash to the finish and won at Martinsville. Fast facts: Eckes led the first 104 laps then regained the lead on the 172nd of 200 laps. ... The victory was the second for Eckes this season. He also won on another short track at Bristol. ... Majeski assumed the points lead by seven over Corey Heim and Tyler Ankrum.
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