Busch, who clinched his spot for the “chase for the championship,” received his 4th series win of the 2011 season, his 23rd series career win and his 1st series win at Michigan International Speedway.
With his victory, Busch now leads Jimmie Johnson by 10-points in the point standings.
Following Busch, Johnson and Keselowski to the drop of the checkered flag were Mark Martin finishing in fourth, Ryan Newman fifth, Jeff Gordon sixth, Kasey Kahne seventh, Clint Bowyer eighth, Tony Stewart ninth and Matt Kenseth rounding out the top-ten finishing positions.
RACE NOTES:
Average Speed: 150.898 MPH
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 41 Mins, 26 Secs.
Margin of Victory: 0.568 Seconds
Lead Changes: 20 among 10 drivers
Cautions: 5 for 21 laps
Attendance: 81,000
Unofficial Top-Ten in the Point Standings: 1. Kyle Busch – 799 (Leader) 2. Jimmie Johnson – 789 (-10 Points Behind the Leader) 3. Kevin Harvick – 760 (-39) 4. Carl Edwards – 760 (-39) 5. Matt Kenseth – 759 (-40) 6. Jeff Gordon – 739 (-60) 7. Ryan Newman – 725 (-74) 8. Kurt Busch – 722 (-77) 9. Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 700 (-99) 10. Tony Stewart – 694 (-105).
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