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Kyle Busch put himself back in the championship race with a win at the Sharpie 500. (AP Images)

Kyle Busch had reason to celebrate Saturday night when he held off Mark Martin over a frantic four-lap sprint to the finish at Bristol Motor Speedway. His fourth victory of the season put him back in contention for the Chase for the championship.

Busch was the +600 favorite heading into the race.

Martin, the pole-sitter, finished second in the 1,000th start of his career.

Marcos Ambrose was third, while Greg Biffle and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top five. Hamlin came back from an early tire issue to grab his top-five finish.

Ryan Newman was sixth and was followed by Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Matt Kenseth.

It was a mixed night for the Chase contenders. Points leader Tony Stewart had an early radio problem, an issue with his power, and a generally miserable night as he finished 33rd. Kasey Kahne was 28th, and Carl Edwards was 16th.

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