A massive 28-car wreck at Talladega ignited fierce debates over NASCAR's Damaged Vehicle Policy, leaving playoff contenders stranded and drivers like Chase Briscoe calling the chaos "the most disorganized deal" of their careers.

One week after NASCAR's controversial Damaged Vehicle Policy was at the center of water cooler fodder for frustrated fans, it was once more thrust into the limelight at the Talladega Superspeedway.

Elliott was able to pass cars that were able to continue is the final car above the playoff cutline before an elimination race at the Roval, plus-13. Briscoe is at the bottom of the standings but it still seemed noteworthy that NASCAR contradicted its own precedence for two championship eligible teams on Sunday.