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MARK BEECH
September 21, 2009
Who'll move up, who'll move down—and who'll come out on top when the checkered flag flies at Homestead
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September 21, 2009

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Who'll move up, who'll move down—and who'll come out on top when the checkered flag flies at Homestead

1. Jimmie Johnson

Regular-season finish 3rd

Wins 3 / Top 5s 9 / Top 10s 15

Best at Phoenix

Worst at Talladega

Are you ready for some history? People keep trying not to make him the favorite, and every year he just keeps winning. The fact is, with the resetting of the standings, the Chase perfectly suits the strategy of Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus, who spend the regular season preparing to dominate the final 10 races. On tracks that will be in the Chase, Johnson's average finish in 2009 was 8.6.

2. Tony Stewart

Regular-season finish 1st

Wins 3 / Top 5s 13 / Top 10s 18

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