DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Ryan Newman left misfortune behind and ran away from the field, while four-time series champion Jeff Gordon took the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

But the victory in the MBNA America 400 did little to enhance the long-shot title hopes of Newman, 33rd a week earlier because of engine failure late in the race in New Hampshire. He's eighth in the standings with eight races remaining, trailing Gordon by 107 points.

"When you win races you're going to be good," Newman said. "Now we just have to keep going." More