Earnhardt was trying a bold move to squeeze into the top five at Lap 169 when he lost control of his No. 88 car and spun into the infield grass .
Earnhardt took the early lead from Elliott .
Earnhardt , who took the early lead from Elliott , was trying a bold move to squeeze into the top five at Lap 169 when he lost control of his No. 88 car and spun into the infield grass .