Elliott's Last-Lap Win Dashes Playoff Hopes | JQJO

Chase Elliott secured a last-lap victory at EchoPark Speedway, dashing the playoff hopes of several drivers. Brad Keselowski, Erik Jones, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Zane Smith, all outside playoff contention, needed wins. Smith and Stenhouse led late, but Elliott, aided by teammate Alex Bowman, overtook Keselowski for the win. Keselowski's lack of teammate support left him vulnerable. Despite strong finishes, the four drivers remain winless and face a long shot for playoff qualification with eight races left.