Jimmie Johnson takes Sharp Aquos 500

Fontana, Calif. -- Jimmie Johnson's No.48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Sunday took the Sharp Aquos 500 at the California Speedway, almost two seconds ahead of Carl Edwards.

It was Johnson's fifth victory of the season and the 28th of his Nextel Cup career.

The final race before the "Chase for the Nextel Cup" is scheduled for Sept. 8 at the Richmond International Raceway.

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