I think what you are experiencing relates to the new(ish) Pack Dynamics (but maybe not).
I find I have to finesse my power a lot more and if I am not careful, I’ll overshoot out the front or get dropped super-quick. I’ve never ridden on the road, only gravel/cx racing but suspect the dynamics are a little more realistic. Its fine in a race as I am generally concentrating, but group rides are a tad more challenging when the focus is socially based.
Here’s a thread which captures a lot of the discussion Pack Dynamics …