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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Martin Truex Jr. has won the Sprint Showdown to race his way into the $1 million All-Star race. 

Greg Biffle finished second to claim the other transfer spot in Saturday night's main event. Carl Edwards also moved into the
All-Star race by winning the fan vote. 

Truex has twice before used the preliminary race to get into the All-Star race. He advanced by winning the fan vote in 2005, and by winning the preliminary race in 2007. This will be his fourth appearance in the All-Star race. 

The Showdown was for all drivers not already qualified to compete in the All-Star race. It featured 29 drivers racing for two spots, with a third eligible to gain entry by fan voting.

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