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Johnson will start Sprint Cup finale from the pole

10:42 PM CST

Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title will start from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph on Friday that topped qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida, a big boost for him as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships.

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Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.