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NASCAR results: Jimmie Johnson passes Dale Earnhardt in career wins

The "Man of Steel" passed the "Man in Black" in career victories thanks to a win Sunday in the Auto Club 400 in Fontana, Calif.

Driving in his unique "Superman" paint scheme, Jimmie Johnson held off Kevin Harvick in NASCAR's version of overtime, capturing his second win of the season and giving him sole possession of seventh overall on the all-time win chart with 77, passing Dale Earnhardt.

MORE: Photos from Auto Club 400

Kyle Busch blew a right-front tire bringing out the caution flag with two laps remaining, setting up the two extra laps of overtime.