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Chase Elliott and Joey Logano’s Playoff Dreams Hang by a Thread as Bristol Showdown Approaches

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September 8, 2025
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Chase Elliott and Joey Logano’s Playoff Dreams Hang by a Thread as Bristol Showdown Approaches

Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) looks on during practice and qualifying for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

High Stakes and Heart-Pounding Drama: Elliott and Logano on the Edge of Elimination as Bristol Beckons!

As the NASCAR Cup playoffs heat up, tension is palpable as fan favorites Chase Elliott and Joey Logano find themselves teetering on the brink of disaster! After a stellar performance at Gateway, where they finished third and fifth respectively, these two titans of the track are anything but secure heading into the Round of 16 finale at Bristol.

Elliott, driving for Team Hendrick, had a rocky start in the playoffs with a lackluster 17th place finish at Darlington. But don’t be fooled—his impressive third-place finish at Gateway marks a significant rebound, propelling him from 11th to 9th place in the standings. “It felt good to just have a solid day for this No. 9 Chevrolet team,” Elliott expressed, highlighting his team’s resurgence. “Certainly more competitive than we’ve been in a minute.”

However, there’s a dark cloud on the horizon. With just a 28-point cushion above the cutoff line for the Round of 12, the stakes are sky-high. A single misstep at the notoriously chaotic Bristol could spell doom for Elliott’s championship ambitions.

Meanwhile, defending Cup champion Logano, representing Team Penske, has faced his own rollercoaster of emotions. Following a disappointing 20th place at Darlington, he clawed his way back to a respectable fifth at Gateway. “It was another solid day here in St. Louis,” Logano remarked proudly. “We’ve got a cool top five streak going.” He found himself just 21 points above the cutoff line, but with the Bristol race looming, any slip could send him crashing into the elimination zone.

Both drivers have shown resilience, but they know the Bristol track is infamous for its propensity for wrecks and wild finishes. “Just got to be a little faster,” Logano admitted, acknowledging the brutal reality of the upcoming race. The pressure is mounting, and with every lap, both drivers must fight not only against their competitors but against the looming specter of elimination.

And they’re not alone in this perilous predicament. Ross Chastain, currently ranked 15th, is hanging by a thread with only a 19-point buffer, while Austin Cindric sits even closer to disaster, just 11 points above the cutoff. The pressure is mounting for these drivers as they prepare for what could be a life-or-death situation on the track.

The real drama unfolds for four drivers who are deep in the danger zone: Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman, and Josh Berry are all below the cutoff line and face a desperate fight for survival. With Dillon at minus-11 points and Berry trailing at a staggering minus-45, the upcoming race could very well determine their season. For Bowman and Berry, the reality is stark: victory is their only option to keep their championship hopes alive.

As the engines roar to life at Bristol, the atmosphere will be electrifying. With the championship on the line and the threat of elimination looming, fans can expect a heart-pounding showdown from Elliott, Logano, and their rivals. Will they rise to the occasion or fall victim to the chaos that is Bristol? The countdown to a nail-biting race has begun!

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