 CONCORD, N.C. AP - Kyle Busch, leading a race he had to win, not once believed he was driving toward a season-saving victory. He doesnt even think he can get to victory lane this year. Do we even have a shot to win? I dont think we have a shot, Busch said after he was eliminated from the playoffs Sunday. NASCAR will crown a new champion this year and the worst season of Buschs career extended to mark the earliest the reigning Cup champion has been eliminated since the format debuted in 2014. Chase Elliott won on the hybrid road course-oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Busch and three others were trimmed from title contention. It was Elliotts fourth straight road course victory dating to last season. Elliott is in the round of eight for the fourth consecutive year and still seeking his first appearance in the championship final four. Weve been fortunate to get to the round of eight the last couple years, thats kind of been the stopping point, Elliott said. Were just eyes ahead trying to assert ourselves amongst the next group. Busch, meanwhile, wont be in the title-deciding finale for the first time in six years. He needed his first win of the season to advance, a tall ask in this bumpy year. He seemed good as done when a flat tire at the end of the second stage should have ended his chances. He seemed resigned when he keyed his mic and said, Good job this year, guys, to his No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing crew. He still somehow recovered and was third when he gambled on not pitting to take over the lead. His fate was in his hands but Busch knew he didnt have a chance. We were trying something, anything, Busch said. I didnt have anything for nobody. Busch led just one lap after the restart before both teammate Erik... 