Johnson says fifth title most special

Jimmie Johnson said he regarded his fifth straight Sprint Cup Series title - achieved on Sunday at Homestead - as the most special following a three-way fight for NASCAR's top trophy. The 35-year-old now sits behind only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt in the all-time NASCAR champions list, although his title successes have been achieved across consecutive years, something that seven-time champion Petty and Earnhardt did not manage. Johnson's five titles have also been claimed in a shorter number of races than Petty and Earnhardt's

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