Overview

• William Byron, at 27 years old, becomes the fifth driver in NASCAR history to win the Daytona 500 in consecutive years.
• The victory places Byron alongside racing legends Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough, Sterling Marlin, and Denny Hamlin in achieving this rare feat.
• Byron's win also sets a new record for Hendrick Motorsports, making them the team with the most Daytona 500 victories in history.
• The race was marked by late-race chaos, including an eight-car wreck triggered by Joey Logano, which drew sharp criticism from Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon.
• Helio Castroneves, a special entry for the race, faced a disappointing finish after a crash, dampening his ambitions to match IndyCar legends who have won both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.