Ty Dillon spun while Austin Dillon and Clint Bowyer both had flat tires. Blaney, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Clint Bowyer, and others led up front. Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer took turned swapping the lead. Several drivers spun including Clint Bowyer, Aric Almirola, and Paul Menard. A few laps later, Busch was leading over brother Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer. Clint Bowyer and Michael McDowell spun sending the race to overtime. William Byron was spun on pit road after contact with Clint Bowyer. Clint Bowyer won Stage 2 under caution. Clint Bowyer and Kyle Busch also took their turns up front. Clint Bowyer and Ryan Newman clinched the final two Playoff spots. Clint Bowyer and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. also took turns up front. He was relieved by Clint Bowyer. Aric Almirola had tire issues and spun twice and Clint Bowyer spun. Kahne finished the 2011 season 14th in points behind Clint Bowyer. Clint Bowyer on a restart with three laps to go.