Mark Martin, driver of the #5 CARQUEST/Kellogg’s Chevrolet, drives to the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. (Photo: Getty Images)


You never know: Mark Martin looked like a cinch for third place until the two drivers in front of him, Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, ran out of gas on the final lap.

Right there: The two drivers with three victories this year so far, Martin and Kyle Busch, are eighth and ninth, respectively, in the Sprint Cup point standings.

Notable numbers

    7 – Fewest lead changes in Michigan history (1984).

    11 – Lead changes, representing the fewest at Michigan in 25 years.

    38 – Mark Martin’s career victory total, 17th in history.

    47 – Tony Stewart’s lead in the point standings.

    65 – Track record for lead changes (1981).

Quotable quotes

“It’s a driver’s race, even though it’s a fuel-mileage race.” – Denny Hamlin (third).

“It’s good to see Mark (Martin) win, he’s a good friend, but it’s hard to see Greg (Biffle) lose. He did everything right and deserved it.” – Carl Edwards (fourth).

“That happens more times than not. Guy who leads the most laps typically winds up losing.” – Jimmie Johnson.

“This is a dream come true. We qualified 32nd and I thought, gosh, I might get fired, and I love driving this car. You’ll have your ups and downs. I can’t believe we won this thing.” – Mark Martin.

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