Before the Bristol night race, four drivers were on the chopping block. The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs’ Round of 16 finale saw Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Josh Berry, and Shane van Gisbergen eliminated from the playoffs. Among them, Bowman finished the best, grabbing eighth place at the Bass Pro Shops race. He was dangerously close to a victory, which would have seriously jeopardized his teammate’s ordeal. The latter is concerned about the jeopardy he put himself in, though.

Chase Elliott has been one of the top championship contenders entering the playoffs. However, his Atlanta victory and fierce consistency took a backseat in the first round. Finishing 17th, 3rd, and then 38th, Elliott is seriously revamping his strategy at present.

Chase Elliott’s season flashed before his eyes

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