GEICO 400 2012 Results: Reaction, Leaders and Post-Race Analysis

Brad Keselowski made the first major statement in the 2012 Chase for the Cup by taking the checkered flag at the 1.5-mile Chicagoland tri-oval speedway on Sunday. With the win in the first Chase playoff race, Keselowski jumps into first place with a three-point lead over five-time champ Jimmie Johnson, who finished second in this race. Keselowski had a strong car all day, but for the majority of this race, he was chasing pole-sitter Johnson. Johnson led the most laps in this race, but in the final laps, it was clear he didn't have the horses to catch Keselowski.Keselowski was flowing through lapped traffic with ease, and he actually increased his lead and won by over three seconds. This is the first time Keselowski has ever had th...

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