Overview
- Reddick led only the 200th lap to claim his first Daytona 500 and ninth Cup victory, ending a 38‑race winless streak.
- Official top five: Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski.
- A late‑race shuffle saw leaders Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar crash at the white flag and Chase Elliott briefly in front before Reddick surged past as NASCAR kept the finish under green.
- The race featured 66 lead changes among 26 drivers; Bubba Wallace paced a race‑high 40 laps while Reddick led just the final lap.
- NASCAR advanced the start by one hour to dodge forecast storms, and the series now shifts to Atlanta for the Autotrader 400 on Feb. 22.