Jeff Gordon-Jeff Burton fight overshadows Hamlin Texas victory and tight NASCAR Chase for the Cup(VIDEO)
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In the third from final NASCAR Sprint Cup race Sunday in Texas, tempers got hotter than an habanero pepper on the part of both Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.
After being hit by fellow driver Jeff Burton during a caution period on lap 192, in Burton's direction while both drivers stood on the track.
As for Johnson, the four-time defending NASCAR champion lost time in the pits Sunday, , and lost not only the race, but his points lead in the 'Chase for the Sprint Cup.'
Texas winner Denny Hamlin now . Johnson is in second, 33 points behind with two races left.
This Sunday, the Chase continues at Phoenix, with the final event on Nov. 21 at Homestead, Florida.