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Chase Elliott Reveals the ‘Biggest’ Lesson He Learned from Surprise 2020 Title Assault

Published 10/22/2021, 3:43 AM EDT

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Chase Elliott is currently competing in the 2021 Cup Series to take his second title. Last year, most of the eyes were on Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin, who were on song. Meanwhile, Elliott came out from almost nowhere to snatch the 2020 title from their grasp. Recently, he spoke about the prospect of repeating that feat in the current season.

He said, “The biggest thing with that is, it really taught us a good lesson. It wasn’t till Martinsville that we were able to get through. Obviously, we would have loved to get through this weekend and get a win. However, its not over till its over, anything can happen. I don’t think there’s ever really a safe place with points unless you have a win.”

According to the defending champion, competing for wins is the safest prospect. Elliott is confident that the Hendrick Motorsports team is capable of winning. So he does not see why he should not have a shot at gunning for a win in the coming weeks.

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What else did Chase Elliott say?

The #9 driver also talked about his lack of oval wins this season. Elliott insisted that he either wins or he does not, it does not matter at all. Although he and Hendrick Motorsports have not checked off the box, it isn’t because of the lack of performance. At some ovals, he felt like he had the pace, so Chase Elliott knows that he is capable.

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For the past couple of weeks, he has been embroiled in a feud with Kevin Harvick. Now, he will be hoping to put all of that behind him and focus on the task ahead of him. Elliott knows that he cannot afford to have anything distract him. Though he would appreciate some friendly help from teammate Kyle Larson to try and get him into the Championship 4.

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