The last time two brothers accomplished that feat was in 1955, when Tim Flock won at Montgomery, Ala., and Langhorne, Pa.; Fonty Flock won at Raleigh; and then Tim Flock won at Greenville-Pickens.

The Flocks, with Bob also contributing, also won four straight in 1952. The Thomas brothers also did it in the final four races of that year, with Herb winning three of them.

TNT BOMBS: This was TNT's last race. It seemed like it the network's first. Viewers missed a restart early and significant action on pit road all night during commercials.

But, for no reason imaginable, fans did see Larry McReynolds attempt some Mickey Mouse magic. The only trick TNT pulled was making broadcasting competence disappear.

HARVICK'S TURNAROUND: Kevin Harvick's third-place finish couldn't have come at more opportune time as he has been floating above and below the cutoff spot to make the Chase.

He gained four spots in the series standings to ninth but still needs good finishes over the next seven races to ensure his participation in the Chase. Harvick is 52 points above the 13th spot--the top 12 qualify.

The top-five finish was his first since March 16 at Bristol.

STEWART'S BIG WEEKEND: With all the hoopla around Tony Stewart's announcement he was leaving Joe Gibbs Racing at season's end and was now 50 percent owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, one wondered how Stewart would fare on the track.

Stewart ended up fifth -- his best performance in three weeks -- and gave himself a little breathing room in race to secure a spot in the Chase. He improved two positions to 10th.

STRONG NIGHT FOR RED BULL: Red Bull Racing teammates Brian Vickers and A.J. Allmendinger spent much of the race near each other and in the top 10.

Vickers' engine blew just before the end of the race, but he coasted across the finish line in sixth place.

Allmendinger was making his debut with new crew chief Jimmy Elledge. Allmendinger finished 13th -- one spot off his Cup career high of 12th.