FORT WORTH, Texas – With 85 laps in the books, Jimmie Johnson currently leads his Hendrick Motorsports teammates in the race at Texas.
Johnson became one of the biggest movers of the stage after starting near the rear of the field to finish just outside of the Top 10 in 11th. Teammate Chase Elliott finished right behind in 12th.
Kasey Kahne finished not far behind Elliott in 14th position with Dale Earnhardt Jr. taking the green-checkered flag in 15th.
All four Hendrick Motorsports drivers finished Stage 1 inside the Top 15 after starting the race outside of the Top 30.
Ryan Blaney won the stage.
Stage 2 will consist of another 85 laps before the final segment.