The race was a memorable one, as Chase Elliott won his first-ever Clash. Elliott led 171 of the 200 laps, 38 years after his father, Bill Elliott, won the event back in 1987. This victory makes them the second father-son duo to win The Clash, joining the ranks of the Earnhardts.

One win — particularly in an exhibition race — does not guarantee anything. But if this was NASCAR of only five years ago, then Chase Elliott's dominating victory in the preseason Clash would make him the favorite to win the Daytona 500.

Chase Elliott's dominant victory at the 2025 NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has sparked discussions about expanding the event internationally.

Chase Elliott claimed NASCAR's first checkered flag of 2025 on Sunday night in Winston-Salem, winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium for his first victory in the Cup Series' preseason event.