Chase Elliott finishes third at Phoenix with late strategy adjustment

Chase Elliott secured a third-place finish in the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix on October 19. A strategic decision to stay out during a late-race caution led to a crucial restart in which Elliott matched his best result in ten races. This performance marked his return to the top five after a challenging period, bringing Elliott to 10th in the points standings, though he remains 149 points from the championship lead. The driver had two wins earlier in the season but struggled mid-year, making this finish a significant improvement for his team.

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