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 champion

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