NASCAR Chase 2012: Drivers Who Helped Themselves in Cup Chase at Martinsville

You just had a feeling after Jimmie Johnson won the pole in qualifying for the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway that the five-time Sprint Cup champion was going to make his move on Sunday afternoon.That's exactly what he did, as he took home the checkered flag, leading the race for 191 laps and, more importantly, jumping over points leader Brad Keselowski for first place in the Sprint Cup Standings.But Johnson wasn't the only driver to help his chances as we head into the final three races of the season.Let's take a look at who else put themselves in solid position for a shot at the Cup. All standings in bold are as they pertain to the Sprint Cup, not the Tums 500.
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