FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Point Battle Is All about Jimmie Johnson after Pocono Win

The final lap of the 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway is complete, and without surprise, Jimmie Johnson took his dominating No. 48 Chevrolet over the start/finish line first. Jimmie and team were tops in practice and best in race performance.

Johnson and team have padded their point margin to a big 51 over second-place Carl Edwards and the No. 99 team. All other teams trail by many more points and look up to Johnson.

The top 12 drivers will forfeit points and line up for the Chase for the Sprint Cup 10-race playoff that begins after the Richmond race in September.

Right now, eight NSCS drivers have wins in 2013. Wins transfer to bonus points. Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth have three wins ea...

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