Don’t look now but Jimmie Johnson is making a run for that sixth consecutive NASCAR title. Johnson went into Kansas and had nothing but success as he dominated the field en route to his second win of the season.

The win is Johnson's 55th of his Sprint Cup career and ties him with Rusty Wallace for eighth on the all-time winners list.

The 48 team seems to be hitting their stride at the right time as he now moves to third in the points, and begins to put the pressure on the rest of the Chase field.

Meanwhile his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon’s chances went up in smoke literally as a blown engine cost him big time in the championship battle. The Chase battle is tight as the top eight are separated by 20 points heading into round five at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

1. Carl Edwards 1 Win Points: 2161 Behind:Leader 2. Kevin Harvick 4 Wins Points: 2160 Behind:-1 3. Jimmie Johnson 2 Wins Points: 2157 Behind: - 4 4. Brad Keselowski 3 Wins Points: 2150 Behind: - 11 5. Matt Kenseth 2 Wins Points: 2149 Behind: -12 6. Kurt Busch 2 Wins Points: 2145 Behind: -16 7. Tony Stewart 2 Wins Points: 2142 Behind: - 19 8. Kyle Busch 4 Wins Points: 2141 Behind: -20 9. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Points: 2118 Behind:-43 10. Jeff Gordon 3 Wins Points: 2114 Behind: -47 11. Ryan Newman 1 Win Points: 2187 Behind: - 54 12.Denny Hamlin 1 Win Points: 2082 Behind: - 79

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