Jimmie Johnson Working Hard To Spoil Jeff Gordon’s Championship Hopes

Every February, for the past nine years, Jeff Gordon fans have had one thing on their minds... Is this the year Gordon finally accomplishes the Drive for Five? After hoisting the champion’s trophy for the fourth time in 2001, it's hard to believe that almost 10 years later Gordon has not hoisted another one. Gordon’s failure to achieve a fifth championship is not from lack of trying. He is the only driver to have scored more championship points in a season and not be crowned champion. It has happened to Gordon three times; twice at the hands of Jimmie Johnson. After posting a third place finish in the standings last year, Gordon has returned to his championship form this year, posting 10 top 10s, nine top fives, and consistently...

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