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When one thinks of the Richmond race from two years ago, most people are instantly reminded of a certain questionable incident between Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch.

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And now, with the 2022 playoffs coming up at the same venue this weekend, NASCAR fans were treated to an old video showcasing what Chase Elliott did after his race was ruined by the Candyman.

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The kid from Dawsonville was racing at Darlington back in 2020 and Kyle Busch decided to squeeze himself in when there was clearly no space.

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That resulted in Elliott spinning out and hitting the inside wall. As that incident ended his race, it sure also did make him severely angered at the situation.

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Later on, the Hendrick Motorsports driver was seen giving Kyle Busch the middle finger while the JGR driver kept on driving around in circles.

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Under most circumstances, abusive behavior usually is hidden behind the censor, however on this occasion Elliott flipping Busch was out there for everyone to see.

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Fans react to an old video of Chase Elliott giving Kyle Busch the bird

Just ahead of this year’s first playoff race at Darlington, fans were treated with a clip from two years back, showcasing an angry Elliott making an obscene hand gesture towards Kyle Busch. Fans were quick to make humorous comments regarding the incident.

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Fans commented,He wanted to wave to his favorite driver.”

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“Still don’t entirely know what Kyle was thinking. He wasn’t getting into that gap.”

“Busch gets the number one sign from Chase.”

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“I’m surprised they didn’t blur it out.”

“It was a very nice one-fingered salute.”

“Yeah, that wasn’t a proud moment.”

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What are your predictions for Sunday’s first playoff race? Do you think Kyle Busch might repeat the 2020 move on Chase Elliott again? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's Degree in Journalism from a top institution, Srijan has written over 1000 articles across various platforms. His passion for racing began at a young age and has only grown stronger over time. From Formula 1 to NASCAR and from World Rally Championship to World Endurance Championship, Srijan has followed and studied all aspects of these thrilling sports. Srijan's passion for racing extends beyond writing. He is an avid participant in professional open-wheel sim racing and enjoys producing music, which he shares on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music under the moniker "Lunaprism".

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