<page_title> List of the closest Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series finishes </page_title> <section_title> Closest finishes </section_title> <table> <cell> 1 <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Rank </col_header> </cell> <cell> 1 <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Rank </col_header> </cell> <cell> 2011 Aaron's 499 <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Race </col_header> </cell> <cell> Jimmie Johnson <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Winner </col_header> </cell> <cell> Clint Bowyer <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> 2nd Place </col_header> </cell> <cell> Talladega Superspeedway <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Track </col_header> </cell> <cell> April 17, 2011 <col_header> Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series closest finishes </col_header> <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> </table>
In 2011, the record was tied at the 2011 Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway, when Jimmie Johnson was victorious over Clint Bowyer.