CONCORD, N.C. -- Jimmie Johnson became a $1 million man Saturday night by racing away to win The Winston and a record cash prize.

Johnson took the lead away from teammate Jeff Gordon three laps into the final 20-lap segment, then pulled away to an easy victory over Kurt Busch in NASCAR's annual all-star race.

''This thing is going to be nice!'' he yelled over his radio. ''We're going back to Victory Lane. We did it!''

''He is the best driver I have ever seen at Lowe's Motor Speedway,'' crew chief Chad Knaus said.

Bobby Labonte finished third, and was followed by Johnson teammate Nemechek and Michael Waltrip.

Defending race winner Ryan Newman wrecked out in the second segment when he lost control of his Dodge while racing three-wide.

The racing heated up as soon as the field went green, with Stewart spinning out Terry Labonte and creating a five-car accident.

Knocked out of contention were Stewart -- who won the first segment -- Dale Earnhardt Jr., Terry Labonte, Dale Jarrett, Mark Martin and polesitter Bill Elliott, who was taken to a hospital with a sore foot.