DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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At-track photos: Dover 2 2018

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott gets a big hug from Rick Hendrick after winning at Dover.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, is congratulated by Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Seven-time champ Jimmie Johnson came by to congratulate his Hendrick Motorsports teammate on the playoff win.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, poses with a Monster girl and the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie has 11, but Chase now has one -- a Miles the Monster to put in his trophy case.

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Yes! Redemption for Chase Elliott, who conquered Miles the Monster in the playoffs.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with his team after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Have to give some high-fives to my guys here at the track.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The tire smoke never smelled so good!

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott crosses the line first to win at Dover!

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, lead the field to the final restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott lines up for the final restart where he had to hold off rival Denny Hamlin on old tires.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas VF1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, is involved in an on-track incident during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer, who ran so well early in the race, crashes with nine laps to go and finishes 35th.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Pole-sitter Kyle Busch had a chance at the lead late, but a pit-road speeding penalty cost him.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07: Kevin Harvick drives the #4 Busch Outdoors Ford during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick was dominant in winning the first two stages and fought back for a sixth-place finish after some problems on pit road.

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What's your Sunday mood? Different we'd say for Cash Bowyer and his sister Pressley.

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Meanwhile, Brexton Busch is all smiles as he hangs out with Dad and Mom before the start of Sunday's race.

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The smiles continue for Brexton as he hugs uncle Kurt Busch before Sunday's race at Dover.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson probably wasn't smiling at all when he ran into trouble before the green flag and had to come to the garage to get his right-front tire and splitter repaired.

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Crew works on Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 in Dover garage

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By the time Johnson got back on track he was 10 laps down. Certainly not the karma he deserved after his overnight gift to the No. 78 team ...

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No. 48 crew chief Chad Knaus signs a bicycle before the drivers meeting. Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the No. 48, bought bikes as a joke for the No. 78 team after last week's last lap incident. The No. 78 team in turn gave them away to lucky fans.

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Now it's Martin Truex Jr.'s turn to sign.

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No. 78 crew chief Cole Pearn signs right on the sweet spot of the bike.

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Jimmie Johnson, who bought the bikes, signs one on his way to the drivers meeting.

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The grid has an extra mode of transportation -- one of the bicycles that Jimmie Johnson got for the No. 78 team.

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Crew chief Greg Ives and driver Alex Bowman get ready for introductions at Dover.

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Crew chief Jeremy Bullins and Ryan Blaney are looking ahead to the Round of 12 at Dover.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Crew members push the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, driven by Jimmie Johnson(not pictured), through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 48 team pushes Jimmie Johnson's car in the garage at Dover International Speedway.

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Kevin Harvick rocking the orange Busch Outdoors paint scheme this week.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Jimmie Johnson(L), driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, and his crew chief Chad Knaus stand in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A meeting of the minds.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin stands in the garage during opening practice at the Monster Mile.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, speaks with Ross Chastain, driver of the #4 DE Office of Hwy. Safety Use Your Melon Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric and Ross Chastain chat in the garage area during Xfinity practice.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas VF1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer sits his No. 14 Ford during practice at the Monster Mile.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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He's tamed Miles the Monster 11 times -- can Jimmie Johnson do it again Sunday?

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The reigning fall winner at Dover gets prepped for a run in practice.

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SHR teammates Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer wait during a rain delay.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, speaks with Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Wonder what they're talking about?

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, walks on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch walks on the grid during Friday's rain delay; qualifying was eventually canceled after rainfall in the area.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 World Wide Technology Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace lets out of a laugh at the "Monster Mile."

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Team Penske teammates chat during Saturday's practice delay.

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What strategy will Cole Pearn cook up this weekend to tame the Monster?

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Thumbs-up for Kurt Busch.

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Keselowski rocking the red-and-white scheme this weekend.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, poses with the Xfinity Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on October 6, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric earned the pole for Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Dover.

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Justin Allgaier prays pre-race before getting into his race car at Dover.

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Ready to take on the Monster!

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, grabs the checkered flag from a NASCAR official after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on October 6, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell grabs the checkered flag after winning the Xfinity Series race at Dover.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, hands the checkered flag to a fan after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on October 6, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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... And then hands it to a fan in the grandstands.

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on October 6, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bell's win at the "Monster Mile" marks his sixth Xfinity win of the year -- a record for a rookie in the series.