FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless Sprint Cup season.

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Instead of thinking about no wins this season, he considers nine wins over the last two years. While that sounds better, it still doesn't erase that very noticeable zero in 2009.

After winning a series-high nine races last season, Edwards was considered by many as the preseason favorite this year to unseat three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson.

Heading into Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway, Johnson is closing in on unprecedented fourth consecutive championship. And Edwards would just like to win a race and try to build some momentum for next season.