Elliott steals Kansas Speedway race in wild overtime finish, secures spot in 3rd round of playoffsBy Canadian Press on September 28, 2025. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Chase Elliott somehow stole Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway, where he drove from eighth to the checkered flag during a two-lap overtime sprint to earn a spot in the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs. That’s when Elliott suddenly entered the frame and smashed Hamlin in the door to get past him for his second win of the season. Elliott joins Ryan Blaney as the two drivers locked into the third round of the playoffs. Up nextA playoff elimination race at the hybrid oval/road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Kyle Larson won a year ago.