Chase Elliott secured a remarkable win at the Hollywood Casino 400 after an unpredictable final lap at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, breaking his winless streak and earning a place in the Round of 8. The Chase Elliott Hollywood Casino 400 victory unfolded amid double overtime, showing Elliott’s resilience and the turmoil shaping the ongoing NASCAR Cup Series postseason. The Wider Impact on the NASCAR Playoff LandscapeChase Elliott’s Hollywood Casino 400 win instantly shifted the narrative heading into the playoff Round of 8. 45. pic.twitter.com/7vrcVPvVCf — NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 28, 2025No slowing down this No. https://t.co/Uzauwfsit8 pic.twitter.com/ESLrXhXPam — NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 28, 2025A scary tumble on the restart 😳 Zane Smith exited the car after taking a scary tumble across the track on the restart.