At the minimum, if we have to have cautions at the end of each stage at least don't count those laps similar to how the laps before the initial green flag don't count.
A broken pelvis takes 3-6 months to heal and up a year before the person can return to normal activities. I wouldn't consider racing normal activity and he will probably not be ready for Daytona next year let alone the playoffs this year.
Unfortunately for SVG, NASCAR is an oval series, not a road racing series. When he starts finishing consistently in the top 20 on ovals I will get excited about him.