Chase Elliott was involved in a high-speed wreck with Christopher Bell at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.
The wreck occurred with 60 laps to go, when Zane Smith wrecked and brought out a caution.
What happened?
Elliott and Bell ran P2 and P3 with William Byron in the lead when the race restarted with 53 laps to go.
Elliott's No.9 Chevrolet got loose midway through Turn 3 on Lap 148, and he tried to catch the spin.
But as the car gripped up, he went straight into Bell on his outside.
Why it matters for Chase Elliott
The crash destroyed both Cup cars, but the drivers escaped without any serious injuries.
Elliott took full blame for the crash, saying "Totally my fault" in a post-wreck interview.
He apologized to Bell and explained that he was trying to run in the bottom and make use of his fresh tires.
What comes next?
The caution was eventually converted into a red flag as the barrier in Turn 3 took serious damage from Bell's Toyota.
The race was delayed while the barrier was repaired.
Elliott's crash was met with shock from fans and drivers, with Bubba Wallace calling it the "scariest" wreck he's witnessed.
And many fans hailed the safety measures implemented by NASCAR, allowing both drivers to walk away from the crash.
So the focus will now be on the upcoming races and how Elliott can bounce back from this wreck.
Chase Elliott will look to regain his form in the next NASCAR Cup Series race.
The wreck at Michigan International Speedway was a significant setback for Elliott.
But he has shown his ability to recover from tough situations in the past.
As the season progresses, Elliott will be looking to make a strong comeback.
With his skills and experience, he is capable of achieving great things in the NASCAR Cup Series.