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- ↑ Humphrey, Matt (18 February 2018). "Upon review from our timing & scoring officials, the numerical margin of victory from last night to the fourth decimal was 0.0004. #NASCARpic.twitter.com/lMdMcq7uNX". @matthumphreycar. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
