Chase Elliott’s NASCAR Cup Series playoffs journey this year has been a classic tale of high-octane triumph followed by a devastating misfortune. Entering the post-season, he faced some setbacks at Darlington and Bristol, which got the critics talking and doubting his championship caliber.

But he shut all that chatter, delivering a stunning, must-win performance at Kansas Speedway. Probably the most thrilling finish of the season, Elliott snuck past the leading owner-driver duo Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace to steal that win and how. Though that stylish win handed him his Round of 8 ticket, that cushion has evaporated with a sudden, painful blow at Talladega Superspeedway, the second race of the Round of 8.

Crash chaos at Talladega leaves Elliott scrambling for points

A massive wreck o

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