BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Sunday at Phoenix

By Jessica Ruffin | Published: November 13, 2016 42

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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Matt Kenseth's Chase hopes are crushed when his leading No. 20 is sent spinning on the second-to-last restart.

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Kenseth was leading the race when contact between Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch sent the No. 88 into the path of Kenseth's No. 20 Toyota.

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Kenseth finished 21st and out of the Chase.

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Kenseth chats with a group of reporters after being eliminated from the Chase.

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Ryan Newman's No. 31 spins out after contact with Kyle Larson.

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Kyle Larson spins out on the opening lap of the Can-Am 500.

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An on-track incident leaves Ryan Newman's No. 31 Chevrolet slightly smoky.

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Austin Dillon's No. 3 Chevrolet turns sideways mid-race.

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Both Jimmie Johnson -- who was leading at the time -- and Martin Truex Jr. were penalized for passing the pace car while pulling up to pit. This photo shows Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet ahead of the pace car while entering pit road.

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Joey Logano celebrates his hard-fought win at Phoenix in Victory Lane.

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The win punched Joey Logano's ticket to the Championship 4 at Homestead. Kyle Busch also advanced on points, joining Martinsville winner Jimmie Johnson and Texas victor Carl Edwards in the finale.

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Checkered flag.

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Joey Logano: One of the best at burnouts.

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Burning. It. Down.

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A victory AND a Chase berth call for copious amounts of confetti.

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Wait ... we thought the backflip was Carl Edwards' move?

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... Guess this No. 22 pit crew member begs to differ.

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High-fives and hugs for the No. 22 team members.

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No. 22 crew members congratulate their driver on the victory.

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Former professional boxing champion Vinny Paz poses with the Can-Am 500 trophy.

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From one champion to another.

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Blue skies, big crowd -- and big Chase stakes Sunday at Phoenix.

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With a spot secured in the finale already, Carl Edwards is all (really big) smiles during driver introductions.

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Pre-race chat for Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth.

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El Toro puts on his game face for Phoenix.

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One last time in the desert for Tony Stewart.

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Chase Elliott takes a ride during the pre-race ceremonies in his brightly colored SunEnergy1 fire suit.

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Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick wave to the crowd during driver introductions.

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Alex Bowman takes a photo with a serviceman before the drop of the green flag at Phoenix.

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Danica Patrick stands on the grid under the desert sun.

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Best view in the house.

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Leading up to this race at Phoenix, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards were the only drivers with victories that guaranteed them spots in the Championship 4.

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