Days after breaking his leg in a snowboarding accident in Colorado, Chase Elliott took to social media to offer appreciation to those who reached out during his recovery phase.

During Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, FOX Sports reported Elliott had successful surgery and flew home to watch the race with team members. Filling in for Elliott in his absence was Xfinity Series regular Josh Berry, who pilots the No. 8 entry for JR Motorsports and was making just his third Cup Series start and first behind the wheel of the Next Gen car.

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So far, Hendrick Motorsports has stated there is no timetable for Elliott’s return behind the wheel, as he undergoes physical therapy in the coming weeks. But if anyone was wondering if the 2020 champion was still in good spirits, he confirmed that with a little bit of humor.

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