 Born in Manresa, Catalonia, Spain  Elías started racing in the 125cc World Championship in 2000 at the age of 17, finishing 3rd in 2001 and taking his first win in the Dutch TT at the prestigious Assen circuit.He went to 250cc for 2002, finishing 4th that year, 3rd a year later, and 4th in 2004.In 2005 he entered MotoGP for Fortuna Yamaha.