When William Byron was leading at Iowa Speedway, his teammates were grappling with each other. After an on-track conflict, Kyle Larson hurled a round of expletives at some rivals, which included his own teammate, Chase Elliott. With the 2025 playoffs rapidly approaching, this in-house animosity within Hendrick Motorsports left fans baffled. Although both Elliott and Larson brushed off the scuffle, fresh challenges await Elliott in the races ahead.

William Byron is currently the points leader in the regular season championship. Chase Elliott trails him close behind. After finishing in the top 20 consistently for 23 races in 2025 and finally breaking it at Watkins Glen, Elliott is eager to take up another challenge.

Chase Elliott faces a thorny path ahead

Almost a month ago, Chase Elliott

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