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Fan Vote gets Danica Patrick into All-Star Race, but it's not popular decision

You asked for it: Danica Patrick made the Sprint All-Star Race on the strength of fans' votes. Ryan Blaney, who is fighting Chase Elliott for rookie of the year, is left to watch.

This is the third time in four years that fans put Patrick in the race. Elliott was also voted into the race. Trevor Bayne, Greg Biffle and Kyle Larson won their win in with segment victories in Saturday's Sprint Showdown.

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For his part, Blaney took the high road after the Showdown.