At-track photos: Sunday, Miami

By Jessica Ruffin | Published: November 20, 2016 94

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In historic fashion, Jimmie Johnson wins at Miami to clinch the 2016 Sprint Cup Series championship, tying Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt with seven titles.

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Johnson battled from the rear of the field to the front to lead three laps en route to his victory.

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Hoist it high, Champ.

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Burning. It. Down.

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Boom. Confetti.

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Johnson climbs out of the car to celebrate with fans.

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This also marks Johnson's first Sprint Cup win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Johnson is now winless at just three tracks -- Chicago, Kentucky and Watkins Glen.

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Goggles = necessary.

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Victory bath for the new champ.

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Jimmie gets a new blue hair-do.

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Even team owner Rick Hendrick gets in on the fun.

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Think this will come out of the fire suit?

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Awesome.

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Johnson with crew chief Chad Knaus.

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Johnson hugs wife Chandra after his win.

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Johnson now owns 80 Sprint Cup Series career wins.

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Tony Stewart congratulates Jimmie Johnson after his win.

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Jimmie with daughter Lydia in Victory Lane.

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All the feels.

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Meet 'Seven-Time.'

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Hugs and cheers for the No. 48 team.

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Martin Truex Jr.'s No. 78 catches fire during a major accident with 10 laps to go.

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Truex emerged safely from the fiery wreck.

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Smoke spews from Truex's car.

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Carl Edwards' championship dreams end when his No. 19 goes for a rough ride with 10 laps remaining.

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Edwards attempted to block Joey Logano on the low line and triggered the multi-car melee.

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Kasey Kahne was also involved in 'The Big One.'

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Edwards called the wreck, '100 percent on me' and shook the No. 22 crew members' hands after he emerged from the race car.

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Edwards walks from his torn-up race car.

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Before the start of Sunday's race, crew members push the No. 48 Chevrolet from the grid after NASCAR found it had unapproved body modifications, requiring Jimmie Johnson to start the race from the rear.

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The No. 48 car is brought to the garage.

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No. 48 crew chief Chad Knaus speaks to a NASCAR official in the garage area regarding the failed inspection.

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A view of the garage where Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet was inspected.

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Crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec in the garage with a NASCAR official.

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A trio of No. 48 crew members help push the car.

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Back onto the grid for the race.

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Johnson and Knaus go over notes before the race.

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Johnson had qualified 14th before he was required to move to the back.

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Pre-race chat for Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus.

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Tony Stewart took a pre-race lap around the track to commemorate his final full-time Sprint Cup season. Follow 'Smoke' on his farewell lap:

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All smiles for Tony on what is perhaps his final race day.

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Stewart waves to his many fans.

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The man, the driver, the legend.

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We'll miss you, 'Smoke.'

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One of these four drivers will be crowned the 2016 Sprint Cup Series champion today -- who will it be?

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Tony Stewart received a standing ovation during the final drivers' meeting of 2016.

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Fans leave messages for Tony Stewart, who likely will make his final Sprint Cup Series start today at Miami.

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Lots of messages for 'Smoke' today.

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Today marks the end of an 18-year Sprint Cup Series career for Stewart, who earned three Cup titles in his storied career.

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The Championship 4 cars look a tad smaller than we anticipated.

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Rise and shine (the No. 48 Chevrolet)!

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Fans wish Edwards good luck on the No. 19 pit stall.

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Every little detail counts for the championship race.

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Tires, tires, tires.

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No. 18 crew members inspect the car in the garage on Sunday morning.

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Jimmie Johnson will be making his final pit stops of 2016 at this stall.

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Last-minute preparations for Carl Edwards & Co.

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Fans leave their mark on the track's wall.

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Checking the underside of the No. 18 Toyota.

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One of Johnson's crew members inspects a tire.

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No. 19 crew members review data on Sunday morning before the season finale.

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Hall of Famer Bobby Allison signs autographs for fans.

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Joey Logano will compete for his first Sprint Cup Series title today at Miami.

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Carl Edwards will also be competing for Championship No. 1.

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Reigning Sprint Cup champ Kyle Busch signs autographs before he fights to earn back-to-back titles.

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A 360 degree view of the drivers' meeting.

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'The Captain' Roger Penske walks the red carpet.

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The Band Perry gives a pre-race concert before the race at Miami.

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Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry takes the stage.

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Jimmie Johnson takes a selfie with actor Wilmer Valderrama during the drivers' meeting.

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Edwards greets fans at driver introductions.

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'Six-Time' is introduced at Miami.

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Logano gives fans high-fives during driver introductions.

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Danica Patrick makes her way down the stage in driver introductions.

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All four of the Championship 4 contenders.

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'Smoke' is introduced for perhaps the last time at Miami.

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Fans greet the Championship 4 drivers.

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Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson are the only two Championship 4 competitors with previous Sprint Cup championship titles to their names.

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It's a full, sold-out house at Miami!

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'Rowdy' greets his fans.

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Edwards takes a photo with Hall of Famer Bobby Allison.

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Former Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon greets Jimmie Johnson on the grid prior to the drop of the green.

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Joey Logano on the grid prior to the start of the finale.

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Jimmie Johnson with former professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong on the grid during pre-race ceremonies.

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Logano stands with his wife Brittany during pre-race ceremonies.

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Sweet hair, Brexton!

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Carl Edwards stands on the grid prior to the season finale at Miami.

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Kyle stands on the grid with wife Samantha and son Brexton prior to the race.

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A decal honoring 'Smoke.'

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Crew chief Chad Knaus watches the No. 48 car during the Ford EcoBoost 400.

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'Sliced Bread' climbs into his No. 22 Team Penske Ford.

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Signatures on the No. 14 car.

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Tony Stewart stands with his No. 14 crew.

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Sun sets in Miami.