NASCAR at Homestead-Miami 400 2013 Leaderboard Results and Sprint Cup Standings

Jimmie Johnson handled the NASCAR Sprint Series' final race of the season at the Homestead-Miami track with all the poise and intelligence one would expect from a six-time series champion, and that is what he is now.  While Denny Hamlin captured the checkered flag on Sunday, Johnson is the big story here. After the race Johnson was in shock (via ESPN): After finishing in ninth in the final race of the season, Johnson earned his sixth championship by 19 points over Matt Kenseth. This is Johnson's first championship since he won five straight from 2006 to 2010. He now trails both Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt by just one championship for the all-time record.  Kenseth entered the race second in the season standings an...

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