Hauler Talk: 25,000 Chase simulations and why the top six is so important

Since the return of The Chase was announced in January, the conventional wisdom about making a title run has been consistent.Drivers have unwaveringly predicted that the champion will come from the top six in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after 26 races.Why has that become the overwhelming narrative?RELATED: How The Chase format works | Chase check-in after Iowa“They’re talking about it because that’s right,” Racing Insights managing director Russell Wenrich said