Has Matt Kenseth Unlocked the Key to Success in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase?

Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus seem to have found the solution to the complicated formula that NASCAR's new Gen-6 car routinely needs to go fast. Johnson said as much after his June win at Pocono Raceway, and his top ranking in the point standings is very demonstrative. But it's Matt Kenseth and his Joe Gibbs Racing team who seem to have figured out the formula that finds victory lane—especially at Sprint Cup’s 1.5-mile tracks.It’s a recipe that could very well prove successful in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.At the basic level, it seems exceedingly obvious: Kenseth and Co. have found out that being in the lead late in races is proving especially helpful to actually winning those races. That’s pretty easy t...

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