NASCAR CUP SERIES: “Defending” race winner Elliott could use a victory

Jul. 22—LONG POND — Chase Elliott is the defending champion of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. He doesn't feel like it, though. That's because he actually finished third in last year's race. But when the cars of winner Denny Hamlin and second-place Kyle Busch both failed postrace inspection and were disqualified, Elliott was elevated to the victory. "We were credited with the …