Harvick takes Michigan/Johnson falters in effort to make playoffs

Kevin Harvick won the Nascar Monster Energy Cup Series race at Michigan Sunday. It was Harvick’s 47th career victory. Denny Hamlin was the runner-up, followed by Kyle Larson. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson hit the wall early, and finished 34th. He has now slipped to 18th in the point standings. The top 16 make the playoffs. He has never missed the postseason since the format was created 15 years ago. Just three races remain until the playoffs begin.