NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion
Denny Hamlin, a NASCAR driver without a Cup Series championship, believes the return of the Chase format will yield a more legitimate champion. Currently leading the Pack with a 25-point margin over second-place Ryan Blaney, Hamlin is optimistic about the new playoff structure. This format, last used in 2013, rewards consistent performance throughout the season, providing a larger sample size to determine a champion.
Unlike previous years, there will be no elimination rounds, meaning no points "reset" midway through the playoffs. The champion will be determined by which driver accumulates the most points over the final 10 races. Hamlin, who begins the playoffs with 2,100 points, is confident this format will produce a more "legitimate" champion compared to the past.
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