NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup Preview: Jimmie Johnson

Every day here at Bleacher Report, we'll be counting down the 12 drivers in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup by posting two driver previews, breaking down how they got in and what they're going to do with their berth. We'll only post one today, for second place driver Jimmie Johnson, with the last preview coming tomorrow.JIMMIE JOHNSON, #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports CHASE POSITION: 2nd, 2009 points (3 wins) MAKING THE CHASE: Johnson ranked second in points after Bristol, putting him among the four drivers who solidified a Chase position there. He did so by finishing second at Bristol, jumping from fourth in points, after leading 52 of 500 laps. LAST 10 RACES: Three top-five finishes for Johnson (first at Indianapolis, secon...

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