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Jimmie Johnson's Richmond win gives him six on the season and ensures he will start the Chase on top of the standings.

Lap-by-Lap: Richmond

By NASCAR.COM
September 10, 2007
12:47 PM EDT
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CHECKERED FLAG: Jimmie Johnson wins to sweep Richmond and take the top spot when the Chase starts in New Hampshire.

Lap 400 -- WHITE FLAG: Jimmie Johnson is .75-miles away from his sixth victory.

Lap 396 -- David Ragan is challenging Tony Stewart for second.

Lap 395 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s engine blows ending his race five laps from the finish.

Lap 390 -- David Ragan in fourth is the fastest car on the track and gaining on Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Lap 384 -- David Ragan is challenging Jeff Gordon for fourth.

Lap 378 -- Tony Stewart is now in control of second with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his bumper. Jeff Gordon is back a bit in fourth.

Lap 376 -- Dale Jarrett hits the wall but gets his car down to the apron allowing the race to stay green.

Lap 374 -- Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. continue to race side-by-side for second allowing Jimmie Johnson to pull away by 2.8 seconds.

Lap 371 -- Tony Stewart has caught Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the battle for second.

Lap 365 -- Jeff Gordon passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. for second. Now the big race on the track is who will lead going into New Hampshire next week.

Lap 361 -- Jimmie Johnson has opened up a 1.1 second lead on Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Lap 353 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. passes Jeff Gordon for second.

Lap 351 -- GREEN FLAG: Jimmie Johnson brings the field to the green.
1. Jimmie Johnson
2. Jeff Gordon
3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
4. Tony Stewart
5. Johnny Sauter

Lap 344 -- With John Andretti pulling off the track, that's enough cars out that no matter what happens to Kevin Harvick, he is in the Chase.

Lap 343 -- YELLOW FLAG NO. 12: John Andretti blows his engine on the restart bringing out the caution.

Lap 342 -- GREEN FLAG: Jimmie Johnson brings the field to the green.
1. Jimmie Johnson
2. Jeff Gordon
3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
4. Tony Stewart
5. Johnny Sauter

Lap 341 -- LEAD CHANGE: Kyle Petty hits pit road giving the lead back to Jimmie Johnson.

Lap 338 -- LEAD CHANGE: Kyle Petty stays out and leads the race for five bonus points.

Lap 337 -- Lead lap cars on pit road.
• Jeff Gordon with an air pressure adjustment and four tires
• Jimmie Johnson takes four tires and no adjustments
• Casey Mears takes two tires
• Tony Stewart loses two spots on pit road

Lap 336 -- YELLOW FLAG NO. 11: Robby Gordon hits the wall in Turns 3 and 4 after his right front tire explodes.

Lap 331 -- Matt Kenseth reporting his brakes are going down.

Lap 327 -- Kasey Kahne is up to sixth after passing Jeff Burton.

Lap 317 -- Kevin Harvick passes Ryan Newman for 13th but his brake rotors are really hot which could cause him issues. (Continued)

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Official Results

Chevy Rock & Roll 400
Pos. Driver Make
1. Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet
2. Tony Stewart Chevrolet
3. David Ragan Ford
4. Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
5. Johnny Sauter Chevrolet
6. Denny Hamlin Chevrolet
7. Kevin Harvick Chevrolet
8. Kasey Kahne Dodge
9. Kurt Busch Dodge
10. J.J. Yeley Chevrolet
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