Kurt Busch struggled to stay close during the unexpected long stretches of green-flag racing.

NPR: Kenseth Passes Busch For 1st Darlington Victory

Yeley triggered a frightening crash that sent Kurt Busch's car airborne and on top of Ryan Newman's car.

NPR: David Ragan Steals Last-Lap Victory At Talladega

Kurt Busch finished fourth and was followed by Bowyer and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NPR: Kasey Kahne Wins 1st Career Race At Bristol

There would be no joyous moment for Kurt Busch here on the 10-year anniversary of his side-by-side final lap dual with Ricky Craven as he finished 14th.

NPR: Kenseth Passes Busch For 1st Darlington Victory

Kurt Busch also has a shot at the title.

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Kurt Busch had hoped to go from an upside-down finish when his car went airborne late and crash-landed on Ryan Newman at Talladega last week to his first Sprint Cup victory in two years at Darlington.

NPR: Kenseth Passes Busch For 1st Darlington Victory

The business of NASCAR needs Kurt Busch.

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