I think this mostly has to do with the fact that Harvick was out for the majority of the race (seeing that he's your favorite too). I thought it was pretty boring too but I didn't have anyone to cheer for for 166 of the 200 laps.

I also think Harvick was the main candidate to try to make that inside lane work and, with him out, that didn't go anywhere. He tried to make it work early.