Keselowski wins the Coca Cola 600

Brad Keselowski (Ford) took his first victory of the season at the Coca Cola 600 held at Charlotte Motor Speedway (North Carolina). The Team Penske driver seemed to be beaten consistently by Chase Elliott (Chevrolet) who had taken the lead of the race a few laps from the goal.

The Hendrick driver nevertheless saw his march towards victory stopped by the spin of his teammate William Byron, victim of a puncture. The leader's team then chose to recall the No. 1 Camaro ZL1 9LE to the pits. Back on track in 11th position, Chase Elliott was only able to move up to 3rd place.

Brad Keselowski had the free rein to obtain the 31st victory of his career in Nascar Cup Series and its second success in Charlotte after that of 2013. The No. 2 Mistang won ahead of Jimmie Johnson's Chevrolet, but the seven-time Nascar champion was disqualified after his mount did not pass inspections post-race. Chase Elliott finally took second place ahead of Ryan Blaney (Ford), Kyle Busch (Toyota) and Kevin Harvick (Ford).

The Coca Cola 600 was contested early in the night after a downpour quickly stopped the race for a good hour.