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NASCAR: Five Drivers Who Wont Last Long In The Chase

By Brian Thornsburg

Mar 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Chase Elliott during the Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Chase Elliott during the Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Matt Kenseth

Much like Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth’s success has been very sporadic this season. While the former champion did finally break away for a win or two earlier this season, he only has one top-ten finish in the last three races this season. Not only should that be a good indicator that Kenseth isn’t exactly the class of the field, his constant bad luck earlier this season could rear its head again in the playoffs.

Unfortunately for Kenseth, bad luck has been the least of his worries, as Kenseth is repeatedly struggling to catch up to his competitors on race day. He also has only three top-10’s in the last ten races, but one of those was his win earlier this year.

Whether that will end up giving Kenseth in advantage in the early rounds of the Chase or not remains to be seen, but with many of his finishes being an indicator that Kenseth just doesn’t have the equipment to stay competitive with the rest of the field and the bad luck earlier this season, it’s easy to see why Kenseth is nowhere near ready for this year’s Chase.

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