Chase Elliott continued to build his legacy as an undeniable NASCAR Cup Series fan favorite, winning the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver Award for the seventh straight season.

Chase Elliott has been named NASCAR's most popular driver for the seventh straight year. He was announced Friday at NASCAR's annual season-ending

Chase Elliott discusses his thoughts on repeatedly winning the Most Popular Driver of the Year award over consecutive years.

Chase's father Bill, the NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and 1988 Cup Series champion nicknamed "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville," was named the most popular driver in the Cup Series a record 16 times (1984-88, 1991-2000, 2002) before removing his name from the ballot.

Chase Elliott returned to victory lane and the playoffs this year, delighting his fan base that once again rewarded him with the National Motorsports Press Association’s Most Popular Driver award. Elliott was announced as the award’s recipient Friday night during the annual NASCAR Awards Ceremonies at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Chase Elliott has once again captured the hearts of NASCAR fans, being named the sport's most popular driver for a seventh consecutive year at the season's closing awards ceremony. Elliott, representing Hendrick Motorsports,

Chase Elliott is NASCAR’s most popular driver for the seventh year in a row. The National Motorsports Press Association presents the award and the winner is selected by fans. Elliott was announced the winner at Friday’s NASCAR Awards show at the Charlotte Convention Center.

The Most Popular Driver Award in NASCAR has been won by an Elliott or Earnhardt for the past 34 years, as Chase Elliott was again crowned the winner on Friday.