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Elliott wins pole, seals regular season title before friendly fire finish at Watkins Glen
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Chase Elliott, in the Kelly Blue Book paint scheme for Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen, led all drivers with 29 laps in the lead. (Photo courtesy of Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Under normal circumstances, securing the regular season points championship would be cause for celebration — even without winning the race itself.