Hendrick Motorsports will have a driver in the final four, but it won't be either of their champions as both Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott were eliminated Sunday. Denny Hamlin's title hopes also came to end, leaving the seasoned veteran Cup-less in his 19-year quest for the biggest prize in NASCAR.
All three faced unique challenges at Martinsville, and each one came agonizingly close to the 'golden ticket' that would have secured their place in the Championship 4 -- a win at Martinsville. No one can say they didn't have a shot, but the defining moments came during caution period with around 100 laps to go.
