NASCAR Sprint Cup: Analyzing the Chase, Post-Race No. 1

The first race of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase to the Championship is in the books, and it provided lots of drama for all fans. Clint Bowyer came out as the hero on top as he took the win, holding on at the end with enough fuel. Coming in at the bottom of the chart, Bowyer knew he needed a good run, and it turned out perfect, as now he sits in second, 35 points behind Denny Hamlin. Hamlin stuck to the theory that consistency wins you championships, as despite getting spun out, he came back to finish second. Kyle Busch played the same card. After his spin, he came back to finish ninth. He now sits fourth, 62 points behind Hamlin. Between Hamlin and Busch in third is Kevin Harvick, who now sits 45 points behind Hamlin with his consistent ...

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