Chase Elliott finishes 23rd in Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chase Elliott's attempt to improve his position in the NASCAR postseason ended in disappointment as he finished 23rd in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. A late wreck involving Carson Hocevar led to an overtime finish, but Elliott was unable to advance from deep in the pack during the two-lap shootout. After the race, Elliott expressed his frustration over the result, emphasizing the importance of performance over postseason seeding. NASCAR's playoffs are approaching, and drivers will need strong finishes to secure favorable positions.
- •Elliott finished 23rd in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona.
- •A late wreck sent the race into overtime, limiting Elliott's chances.
- •He expressed disappointment over the result post-race.
- •NASCAR playoffs are approaching, increasing the stakes for drivers.
- 4:41 AMMotorsport.com — Chase Elliott says postseason seeding 'irrelevant' if you don't perform
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Chase Elliott says postseason seeding 'irrelevant' if you don't perform
"Chase Elliott's Saturday night at Daytona didn't end the way his was hoping. The No. 9 team left the Coke Zero Sugar 400 with a 23rd place finish. A late wreck by Carson Hocevar sent the race into overtime, and Elliott was simply stuck too far back in the pack to make a run during the two-lap shootout to the finish. After the race, Elliott expressed disappointment in the finish, as he had ...Keep reading
"Chase Elliott had another tough finish on Saturday at Daytona, but all that matters now is the next 10 races.
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 4:41 AMChase Elliott says postseason seeding 'irrelevant' if you don't perform
Chase Elliott's Saturday night at Daytona didn't end the way his was hoping. The No. 9 team left the Coke Zero Sugar 400 with a 23rd place finish. A late wreck by Carson Hocevar sent the race into overtime, and Elliott was simply stuck too far back in the pack to make a run during the two-lap shootout to the finish. After the race, Elliott expressed disappointment in the finish, as he had ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:41 AMChase Elliott says postseason seeding 'irrelevant' if you don't perform
Chase Elliott had another tough finish on Saturday at Daytona, but all that matters now is the next 10 races.
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