"I’d be pissed; If I was a fan" - Chase Elliott on potential overtime rule adjustments after frustrating Nashville finish

Hendrick Motorsports ace Chase Elliott is not a fan of ending NASCAR races under caution. Following the recent overtime marathon at Nashville Superspeedway, Elliott said he would be pissed at the prospect of watching a race end under caution.

The Ally 400 at the 1.333-mile oval in Nashville witnessed a record five overtime restarts until Joey Logano took the checkered flag. Through all the restarts, every front runner had to pit for fuel, setting the stage for Logano and Zane Smith battling for the win in the final restart.

Although the record number of overtime restarts made it possible for an unexpected winner and a thrilling finish, the NASCAR community is divided on whether there were too many. Some have suggested a hard limit on overtime restarts, while others wish to see unlimited green-white-checkered attempts.

NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver, Chase Elliott, dismissed the idea of altering the overtime rules. Elliott stated that as a fan, he would be pissed to see a race end under caution.

"If I was a fan and I watched the race end under caution, I’d be pissed," the #9 Hendrick Motorsports told Frontstretch. [at 1:51]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. indicated that he was happy with unlimited green and white checkers. Denny Hamlin, poised to win the race before the first overtime caution, mentioned that he was okay with unlimited restarts or no overtime at all.

The record five overtime finishes have sparked a debate about potential rule modifications. However, many fans and drivers alike have expressed their wish to continue racing with the current rules.

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Did Chase Elliott benefit from the five overtime restarts?

Chase Elliot finished 18th in Nashville (IMAGE: GETTY)

Chase Elliott was running in 12th place when Austin Cindric's spin on the penultimate lap triggered a chaotic sequence of overtime restarts. Elliott managed to gain track position in the successive restarts, before running out of fuel.

The #9 Hendrick Motorsports driver pitted for fuel and four fresh tires. He could make his way to P18 at the end of the overtime sequence. Elliott ultimately ended up losing positions over the five overtime restarts.

The Team Penske drivers benefitted hugely from the overtime sequence, initiated by the #2 Ford driver. Joey Logano went from running 14th to winning the race and securing a playoff berth, while Ryan Blaney went from 31st to a sixth-place finish. Cindric also gained spots, moving from 22nd to a 15th-place finish.

With an eighth-place result in the Nashville race, Kyle Larson extended his lead over Chase Elliott in the drivers standings, to 20 points.