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Sorry Denny, Jimmie Johnson's the Real Winner

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Denny Hamlin was as patient behind the microphone following Sunday's victory at Martinsville Speedway as he was behind the wheel over the final laps holding off Jimmie Johnson for the win.

Asked whether the attention given to the Chase -- which Johnson still leads -- steals from the recognition one gets from winning a race, Hamlin replied, "Good point."

There was dead silence.

Then some laughter.

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