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Chase Elliott Eyes Stronger 2026 After Mixed 2025 Season

11/19/2025

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Chase Elliott, a NASCAR Cup Series driver, described his 2025 season as good but not great, with two wins and 11 top-5 finishes.
He finished eighth in the standings and earned the fourth-most points overall.
He noted concerns about his qualifying performance, which averaged 16.1 and affected his race strategy.
The team is improving and could be a strong contender for the 2026 championship amid upcoming playoff format changes.

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Story summary

Chase Elliott, a NASCAR Cup Series driver, described his 2025 season as good but not great, with two wins and 11 top-5 finishes.
He finished eighth in the standings and earned the fourth-most points overall.
He noted concerns about his qualifying performance, which averaged 16.1 and affected his race strategy.
The team is improving and could be a strong contender for the 2026 championship amid upcoming playoff format changes.