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Jimmie Johnson goes overtime to win at Atlanta

Jimmie Johnson tied Dale Earnhardt on Sunday with his 76th victory, holding off Kevin Harvick to win at Atlanta.

The race ended under caution after an attempt in overtime. Johnson was in the lead after the restart, maintaining a lead he built in the final 40 laps.

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The season's first race under low-downforce rules surprised by having one caution — for debris on the track — until late in the race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second.