Chase Elliott is in the thick of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but two insiders are not sure if he will be one of the four drivers competing in the Championship 4. On The Teardown podcast, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic discussed Elliott’s chances of competing in the championship race at Phoenix Raceway in November.

After being made to start at the back of the pack at Kansas Speedway, Chase Elliott survived further NASCAR playoff implications when escaping an early wreck.

On one hand, Chase Elliott suffered an initial setback at the start of the Round of 12 for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs in needing an engine swap after qualifying but on the other hand, it would have been worse if it happened during the race instead.

Chase Elliott will face a tough battle at Kansas Speedway this Sunday, as an engine issue will force him to start from the rear of the field. The setback comes at a crucial time, with the Hollywood Casino 400 serving as the first race in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs.