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Clint Bowyer led 222 of 300 laps to win his first Cup race at New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon to kickoff the Chase playoff.
Clint Bowyer led 222 of 300 laps to win his first Cup race at New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon to kickoff the Chase playoff.
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Take That!

After a week defending his role in the Chase, Clint Bowyer shut his critics up by winning at New Hampshire, and his competition couldn't be happier, writes SI.com's Lewis Franck.

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Now 4th in the Chase standings, where will Clint Bowyer finish the season?
No better than 10th
9th, 8th or 7th
6th, 5th or 4th
Better than 4th
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