
Stewart’s win put him in a tie with Edwards in the points standings, but with his five wins over Edwards’ one win for the season, Stewart broke the tie-breaker to capture his 3rd career series championship.
Along with his 5th series win of the 2011 season, Stewart also received his 44th series career win, his third series win at Homestead-Miami Speedway; as well as, his and team co-owner, Gene Haas, their first championship as an owner.
Following Stewart and Edwards to the drop of the checkered flag were Martin Truex, Jr., finishing in third, Matt Kenseth fourth, Jeff Gordon fifth, Clint Bowyer sixth, Kasey Kahne seventh, Kevin Harvick eighth, Denny Hamlin ninth and Jeff Burton rounding out the top-ten finishers.
RACE NOTES:
Average Speed: 114.976 MPH
Time of Race: 3 Hrs, 29 Mins, 00 Secs.
Margin of Victory: 1.306 Seconds
Lead Changes: 26 among 15 drivers
Cautions: 8 for 54 laps
Attendance: 73,000
Unofficial Top-Twelve in the Points Standings: 1. Tony Stewart – 2403 (Series Champion With 5 Wins) 2. Carl Edwards – 2403 (0 Points Behind the Champion – 1 Win) 3. Kevin Harvick – 2345 (-58) 4. Matt Kenseth – 2330 (-73) 5. Brad Keselowski – 2319 (-84) 6. Jimmie Johnson – 2304 (-99) 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 2290 (-113) 8. Jeff Gordon – 2287 (-116) 9. Denny Hamlin – 2284 (-119) 10. Ryan Newman – 2284 (-119) 11. Kurt Busch – 2262 (-141) 12. Kyle Busch – 2246 (-157).
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