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5 Predictions for Remainder of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2014 Season

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Predictions for Remainder of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2014 Season

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is having a stellar 2014 season, but with nine races left, anything could happen. Earnhardt Jr. has surprised many NASCAR fans this year from winning at Daytona and being consistent all season. These are the predictions for Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the remainder of the 2014 season.

5. Will Finish Higher Than Jimmie Johnson in the Standings

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5. Will Finish Higher Than Jimmie Johnson in the Standings

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It would be the first time ever that Earnhardt Jr. finished higher than Jimmie Johnson in the standings. Johnson is having a good season, eighth in points, and is currently sitting just one point behind Earnhardt Jr. Though the race between them is so close, there are two drivers separating the two who could change their positions.

4. Will Record 6 More Top 10s

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4. Will Record 6 More Top 10s

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With the remaining tracks, Earnhardt Jr. has recorded 99 top 10s in his career.

3. Will Not Finish Any Higher Than His Current Position in Sprint Cup Standings

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3. Will Not Finish Any Higher Than His Current Position in Sprint Cup Standings

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Due to his history of not recording many wins in the postseason, fifth place would be his best result at the end of the 2014 season.

2. Will Come Close to Winning at Talladega, But Won't

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2. Will Come Close to Winning at Talladega, But Won't

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The name Earnhardt is synonymous with Talladega. With all the races that are left, Junior will have his best chance to win there, but won’t. Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t have the best luck winning in the “postseason.”

1. Will Win His 12th-Consecutive Most Popular Driver of the Year Award

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1. Will Win His 12th-Consecutive Most Popular Driver of the Year Award

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The award may as well be named the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Award. He can count on that win every year.

Terri Washington is a Los Angeles Clippers writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter @Terri7589, “Like” her on Facebook or add her to your network on Google.

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