In NASCAR, an on-track clash often steals the spotlight, even from the victory itself. That’s exactly what happened at Kansas Speedway’s Hollywood Casino 400, where Chase Elliott claimed the win in a finish that felt more like a gift from Denny Hamlin’s misstep than a straightforward conquest. This marked Elliott’s second win of the 2025 season, and it came at a critical juncture, securing his advancement to the Round of 8 in the playoffs. Yet, this wasn’t your typical checkered flag moment.

Without Hamlin’s bold push against Bubba Wallace, the leaderboard might have told a different story, but in the end, Hamlin had to settle for second and Wallace for fifth. The 44-year-old later admitted, “I wanted it for my dad, for everybody. Just wanted it a little bit too hard,” highlighting the

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