Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona
Ryan Preece only led five laps, but that was more than enough to completely change the complexion of his season. When the race-ending caution flag flew, he was just ahead of Daniel Suarez, earning his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start. The win also vaulted him above Shane van Gisbergen in the championship standings, taking the 16th and final spot inside the Chase. SVG even ...…
Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway. This was his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start. He led only five laps but took the lead when the caution flag flew, finishing just ahead of Daniel Suarez.
Preece's win secured his spot in the Chase, taking the 16th and final position in the championship standings. He moved ahead of Shane van Gisbergen, who did not make the cut. According to Yahoo Sports, Preece entered the race 31 points behind van Gisbergen and needed a win to make the Chase.
Other drivers who clinched Chase spots were Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric. Wallace secured his spot with a sixth-place finish in Stage 1, earning enough points. Cindric finished sixth in the race to secure his Chase berth. The race saw several incidents, including a massive pileup in the final lap and a violent crash involving Carson Hocevar.
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