Which racer is awarded the Piston Cup at the end of Pixar's Cars?

Chick Hicks is awarded the Piston Cup at the end of Pixar's Cars.

The film's final race ends with Chick Hicks crossing the finish line first after Lightning McQueen stops to help The King, who has crashed. Lightning then refuses to accept victory because Chick's aggressive maneuver caused The King's accident. Under the race's result, Chick receives the Piston Cup.

The ending gives Chick a technical victory but not the admiration associated with a sports champion. The crowd reacts negatively to his celebration, while Lightning earns respect by helping a rival. The King, whose real name is Strip Weathers, finishes behind Chick and Lightning in the final event.

This result is easy to misremember because Lightning is the film's hero and is treated as a moral winner. However, the specific trophy awarded after the race goes to Chick Hicks.