Chase Elliott Left With Only One Improbable Resort To Save His Owners Championship Hopes After Unfavorable Homestead Outing

Bubba Wallace recently shared a candid revelation: he’s hitting the track in the upcoming two races with his eyes firmly set on accumulating points. Given that he’s not in the running for the playoff or the owner’s championship, his sole mission is to leave a lasting impression on his boss, Denny Hamlin. On the flip side, NASCAR’s golden boy, Chase Elliott, remains in the fray for the owner’s championship.

Since Chase hasn’t clinched a victory in this year’s Cup Series, expecting a stellar performance from him might be a little too optimistic for the audience. Yet, to remain a contender, that’s precisely the magic he needs on the asphalt right now.

The final gambit of Chase Elliott in the 2023 Cup Series looms

Hendrick Motorsports’ Golden Boy, Chase Elliott, may have been side-stepped in the drivers’ playoffs, but a glimmer of hope still dances on the horizon. He’s clinched a spot in the owners’ championship’s elite round of 8, nudging aside the formidable #19 team. Yet, as the curtain falls on the series, the sands of time are running thin for Elliott and his crew.

Martinsville casts a formidable shadow, a last-chance saloon not just for Elliott but for six other top-8 gladiators vying for the illustrious Championship Four. For Elliott, the stakes are even higher as he has to bridge the daunting 97-point gap, which means the victory at Martinsville is imperative.

Elliott’s track record at Martinsville speaks volumes: an average of 13.0 over 16 races, a win, 5 top-5s, and 10 top-10s. On paper, he’s poised as a strong contender. Yet, memories of his recent playoff performances might bring down the expectations of his ardent fans.

The scars of Las Vegas still linger. The damage to the #9 car and the switch to a backup vehicle took its toll. Following that was another lackluster showing at Homestead, making Chase Elliott stand at a crossroads. He needs to channel his iconic prowess to claim a spot in the Championship Four and vie for the owner’s crown.

Watch This Story: Chase Elliot’s Struggle and Fight for Redemption

#9 will require a big day at Martinsville after a Homestead headache; Gustafson reflects on the situation

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The aftershocks of a lackluster P15 finish at Homestead, combined with the challenge of piloting a backup car in Las Vegas, have thrust Chase into a precarious position. Delving deeper into the stakes, Alan Gustafson, Elliott’s crew chief for the #9 team, shed light on the gravity of the owner’s title.

He reflected on the situation and revealed why the owner’s title is the one that really counts, even more so than the driver’s championship. During a candid chat on NASCAR’s MRN Crew Call, he said, “It’s just an odd thing; ultimately, owners is really what matters; that’s what you get paid all for, and that what all the park, the trucks in the garage and the points, and so everything is based off of owners, but I certainly think from the media perspective there is an issue of driver’s piece to be the pinnacle.”

As Martinsville beckons, with its iconic 0.526-mile Oval racetrack, what are your bets on Chase Elliott? Can he reclaim his glory with a resounding victory?

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