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This is what the closest finish in Nascar history looked like

Here’s that Talladega Superspeedway result you were asking about.

THIS IS A close one.

Jimmie Johnson (No. 48) won the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, edging Clint Bowyer by 0.002 seconds, tying the closest finish in NASCAR history.

Look closely and you can see Dale Earnhardt Jr’s #88 car bumping Johnson from behind.

That push was just enough to give his teammate the edge. Johnson gave Earnhardt the checkered flag as a thank you.

The official margin was 0.002 seconds, tied for the closest finish in the game’s history.

“What a bummer,” said Bowyer, who led a race-high 38 laps. “I saw him coming.”

Check out the race footage:

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- additional reporting AP