Funny thing about Sprint Cup racing at Texas: Jimmie Johnson turns up in victory lane frequently.
And in the case of Sunday's race and its implications for the Chase championship, that's not a good thing.
No, it has nothing to do with Johnson not being the people's favorite as he pursues a record-tying seventh Cup championship. Johnson will never win a popularity contest against King Richard Petty and "The Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt.
Rather, this is about this year's Chase. As in, who will be the four drivers competing for the championship on Nov.