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Ross Chastain admitted Saturday that, yes, he is surprised to find himself going into the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale outside of a postseason position. Chastain then paused and took a s…
Ross Chastain expressed surprise at being outside a postseason position before the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale. Despite the challenges he faced throughout his career, Chastain acknowledged the difficulty of the situation. With Trackhouse Racing, he is currently 27 points away from a playoff spot, hoping to overcome competitors like Bubba Wallace and Chris Buescher. Chastain highlighted the importance of earning stage points and finishing strong to secure his spot in the postseason, facing setbacks like crashes and inconsistent speed in recent races. Despite the obstacles, Chastain remains determined to fight for a playoff berth and make the most of the upcoming races to qualify for the postseason.