Chase Elliott might have endured a disappointing night at Darlington Raceway but the upcoming tracks favor him well.

Elliott went from a winning position to finishing 20th in the Cup playoffs opener. But there were a lot of positives to take for the No. 9 Chevrolet driver.

Looking to make his first Championship 4 in his short NASCAR career, Elliott will be more than happy to race in the upcoming tracks. NASCAR changed a number of tracks in the playoffs races. This changes will play in Elliott’s favor in helping his push to the Championship 4.

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The elimination race of the first round, Bristol Motor Speedway, is one of the tracks where Elliott has posted a good record. In fact, Elliott won the 2020 All-Star Race at the track.  Additionally, Martinsville Speedway, which will host the Round of 8 elimination race, is one of Elliot’s best tracks.

Series Standings leader Kevin Harvick has tipped Elliott for a good run in the upcoming races.

“This lines up well for Chase when you look at the race tracks. Obviously they run well here. He’s a very good road-course racer.

“He runs well at Bristol. … He runs well at Martinsville, too.”

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