This is not the most extreme car chase scene. Many many more movies have more spectacular crashes, higher speeds and insane stunts. But the magic of this car chase is that it does not exceed the limits of "real". It feels so real (without impossible stunts) so that you can feel Driver's fear when they drive in the opposite direction, even the broken bumpers feel like a big deal. Thats why its so awesome.
What makes this car chase so good is the little things. Continuity for one, very little speed up in production. The cars when cornering hard lean over and handle like they should. The numerous secondary crashes happening in the background while the chase goes on. Just amazing
Fun fact: Natasha McElhon did some of the driving herself here. She trained with the stunt drivers and they let her do some of the less dangerous sequences.