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Elliott clinches Nationwide title, becomes youngest champion in NASCAR history
18-year-old rookie places fifth at Phoenix
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Chase Elliott, right, leads Brian Scott into the first turn during a NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday in Avondale, Ariz. - photo by Ross D. Franklin
AVONDALE, Ariz.— Chase Elliott became the youngest champion in NASCAR history on Saturday when he wrapped up the Nationwide Series title at Phoenix International Raceway. The 18-year-old rookie is the youngest driver to win a title in any of NASCAR's three national series. He broke the mark set by Brian Vickers, who was 20 when he won the Nationwide title in 2003.
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