FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Tony Stewart stood up after his postrace interview, a full-length boxing robe was draped over his shoulders.

Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage then put his hands on the race winner’s shoulders and bounced along behind Stewart out of the room.

While the “Texas Title Fight” fully lived up to its billing with the top two contenders finishing 1-2 and Carl Edwards having his points lead trimmed to three, there are still two rounds left in what has become quite a fight for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.

“Definitely, we wanted to beat Tony and pad that lead a little bit,” Edwards said. “At the end of the day, we can walk out of here with our heads up. We’re still the points leader. … It’s going to be a great battle.”

But Stewart has plenty of momentum on his side after racing to his second consecutive victory, and winning for the fourth time in eight Chase races. He led 173 of 334 laps and winning the fastest of 22 Cup races at Texas (152.705 mph).

“Tony raced me harder than he’s ever raced me,” said Kasey Kahne, who finished third.