Who says drivers will be more cautious when racing in the Chase for the Sprint Cup? Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson engaged in a heavy battle for sixth short of halfway in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway.
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After the two had been battling for position, with Johnson ahead, Hamlin moved to the inside but could not complete the pass. The two were racing cleanly for several laps until Hamlin finally bumped Johnson, whose car went high and then made contact with Hamlin as he came back to the inside.