Jimmie Johnson Is Already Your Chase Leader Going Into Miami

It's a brand new day, and the sun is high, all the angels sing because Hamlin's gonna die...* After today's Ford 400 qualifying, Kasey Kahne is your man on the pole. Jimmie Johnson starts 6th, Denny Hamlin starts 37th and Kevin Harvick starts 28th. This means that when the green flag drops, the point standings will place Jimmie Johnson first, Denny Hamlin 83 points back and Kevin Harvick 102 points back. Over nine Homestead races, Jimmie Johnson has averaged a 12.7 finish. Over five starts, Denny Hamlin averages 10.6. Kevin Harvick has raced Miami nine times and averages an 8.4 finish. Statistically, Harvick should win of the 3 drivers on Sunday, but can Hamlin make up 83 points? It's a daunting task. Johnson Nation, get out your kazoos now...

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