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Chase Elliott Steady but Aims for Better at Pocono: ‘Not Satisfied’
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Highlights
- Chase Elliott finished top 20 in all 16 opening races.
- Holds third among full-time drivers with 11.2 average finish.
- Has a 43-race winless streak despite strong consistent performance.
- Currently fourth in points, trailing leader William Byron by 104.
- Team emphasizes resilience and focus despite occasional disappointing weekends.
- Targets Pocono Raceway to break back into victory lane.
However, compared to fellow Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kyle Larson and William Byron, who have led 851 and 769 laps respectively, Elliott’s 95 laps out front place him 11th for the season. The driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet is navigating a 43-race winless streak, adding to his motivation to find more speed and results as the season continues.
Elliott has shared that while there have been strong weekends with positive pace and results, he and his team feel there is still ground to cover. What frustrates him most are races where he does not feel competitive or part of the battle at the front.
Elliott currently is fourth in the points standings, trailing series leader William Byron by 104 points.
In those cases, Elliott finds it hard to leave satisfied, but he credits his crew for their never-give-up approach each week. Even on rough days, the team has managed to salvage respectable results.
At Michigan, for example, a late caution sequence ended Elliott’s hopes of contending for the win and dropped him to 15th, but the group still left with a solid points haul.
He is also positioned 146 points clear of the playoff cut line, making him the highest-ranked driver in the field without a win so far.
Elliott has expressed pride in the resilience his team shows when things do not go their way. He highlights how the team has handled disappointing weekends by remaining focused and always looking for ways to collect the best result possible.
For Elliott, determination and persistence have kept them in the Playoff conversation even as they search for race-winning pace.
With Pocono Raceway on the horizon and the Playoff picture in mind, the No. 9 team has its sights set on not just maintaining consistency, but finally breaking back into victory lane this season.
As the calendar turns toward the next slate of races, Elliott knows opportunity remains for improvement.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
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