On the final lap, Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney collided, costing both drivers points. Instead of finishing in the top 10 or even the top 5, Elliott and Blaney ended up P15 and P18 in the NASCAR race, respectively.
Chase Elliott washed up into Ryan Blaney while the two cars were competing in positions six and seven. Although it wasn’t very bad, it was enough on the final lap to break their momentum and cost them both around ten points.
It seems that the two drivers and pals have had a conversation about the situation this week. Elliott spoke with FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass about the matter. Yes, without a doubt. Elliott said, “Obviously, I hate. I hate that it ended the way it did and that it ruined Ryan’s day as well.” However, you know, we were all packing it off in the corner and attempting to get around it for a better finish.
I told him that I despised it, that it was definitely not my intention, and that it had regrettably ruined both of our days. Chase Elliott acknowledged that he wasn’t giving the regular season title much thought. His only concern was achieving the best finish.
It's three wide at Michigan on the last lap.
Chase got loose. It's not like he intentionally pushed Ryan up the track. This is going to get blown up more than it should. That's the media for you though. https://t.co/YYqEOPlLjc
— Zach Sizemore (@ZSizemore41) August 19, 2024
He went on, “I was just trying to finish as best I could.” We were in our sixth or seventh year. Right in there, somewhere. I’m not sure whether that would have placed you in the top five or anything, but as the finish line approaches, everything counts. I was merely attempting to achieve the greatest outcome possible and ended up significantly worsening the situation.
Chase Elliott racing for regular season championship
Chase Elliott wants to end the regular season with two outstanding races. There are two races remaining. Right now, he’s only 10 points behind Tyler Reddick for the regular season championship. That is expungable in a single step.
Likewise, don’t undervalue Kyle Larson. He could easily overturn Reddick’s 32-point disadvantage and win the regular season championship for himself thanks to Daytona and Darlington. However, Elliott is the one who is following the leader in the best position.
This season, Reddick has on an unmatched hot streak. Going all the way back to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, he has been having the best run of his career. His worst finish in the previous 11 races was P22 at Iowa. In Sonoma, where he led the most laps, he had his second-worst finish (P8).
Chase Elliott is about to get into a brawl. Moreover, he is fighting uphill. Is he going to be able to catch up to Reddick, or will the driver of 23XI Racing easily win the regular season championship?
