Lap 45 — The top five are currently Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick Brad Keselowski, Clint Bowyer and Kasey Kahne.
Lap 43 — Jeff Gordon’s cushion over second-place Kevin Harvick continues to grow. It’s now up to more than two seconds.
Lap 41 — Or not. Brad Keselowski has moved past Clint Bowyer for third place.
Lap 38 — Clint Bowyer is going to be making a move on Kevin Harvick for second place any time now.
Lap 35 — There’s another amazing stat for Jeff Gordon here. Just once since 2005 has he finished outside the top five.
Lap 30 — Jeff Gordon has opened up a 1.3-second lead over Kevin Harvick.
Lap 24 — Since 2003, Jeff Gordon has just one finish outside the top 10 here at Martinsville.
Lap 21 — Move Jeff Gordon up to second place ... no wait. Move him into the lead, past Kevin Harvick.
Lap 53 — Brad Keselowski jumps under Kevin Harvick for second place between Turns 1 and 2.
Lap 51 — Kevin Harvick is losing touch with Jeff Gordon. The gap between them is now 3.2 seconds — half a straightaway.
Lap 47 — In four Sprint Cup starts here, Brad Keselowski’s best finish here is a 10th.