Despite Jackson's support, the party was far from united behind Johnson.
Johns recovered to finish second, 23 seconds behind Johnson.
She finished just behind Johnson at the world championships.
If his appeal is unsuccessful, he presumably will fall another start behind Johnson, though not necessarily in stature and success.
As a result, Gordon (four wins) dropped to second behind Johnson.
Kahne is 561 points behind Johnson and would be all but eliminated from winning a championship under the old system.
Walker had crossed the creek, but his troops were well scattered along the road behind Johnson.
She parred in for a 68, and after another 68, was just one stroke behind Johnson going into the third round.
He is 503 points behind Johnson, who finished 19th but still holds a 49-point lead over Biffle.
Hamlin fell to third place, 39 points behind Johnson, with his 14th place finish.