NASCAR Sprint Cup Winner 2016: Jimmie Johnson Tops Final Chase Standings, Grid

Jimmie Johnson won his seventh career Sprint Cup title with a first-place finish at the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. The win tied him with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr. for the most titles in NASCAR history. While his run of five championships in a row from 2006 to 2010 was historic, Johnson's latest victory put him among the best drivers of all time. Johnson was one of four remaining drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup heading into the final race, with Carl Edwards, Joey Logano and Kyle Busch also in contention. However, the No. 48 car crossed the finish line ahead of Johnson's rivals to take home the top prize. Here are the final standings for the 2016 season: Other drivers were quick to praise the...

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