Lap 199 seemed like a eternity for Jimmie Johnson as sped past the start/finish line leading the final lap of the California Auto Club 400 at Fontana today.
After passing Kyle Busch a few laps prior to the final lap, Johnson needed one more lap before he could claim Fontana for the second time in two seasons.
As the leader and the pack made the their way past the second turn, Johnson was followed tightly by Harvick and Busch.
The pressure was on for the five-time Nascar Sprint Cup champion as he lead the group into turns three and four. With no laps lead throughout the race and not a favorite to win the race, Harvick stormed passed Johnson on the last turn and stole the victory from Johnson.
The win gave Harvick lots of confidence and eased his frustration of today's race since Harvick was not a key player for most of the race and stood in the midst of the pack for the majority of the race.
Busch who was the strongest driver, had the best car all day as he dominated most of the race and battled with Tony Stewart all day.
Busch lost the lead late with less than five laps to go and no one felt he was going to be caught.
Unfortunately Johnson could not hold his own lead after passing Busch and neither driver could be more upset with themselves to let a driver, who was not a factor for most of the race, to win the race at the last lap.
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