Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR’s Cup Series
Summary
Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona, securing the final playoff spot for the postseason. The race ended in overtime after a crash involving the leader, allowing Preece to take the victory and advance to the playoffs alongside teammate Chris Buescher.Key Facts
- Ryan Preece won the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.
- The race finished in overtime with a crash involving leader Zane Smith on the last lap.
- Preece’s win secured the 16th and final playoff spot in NASCAR’s Cup Series postseason.
- Shane van Gisbergen, who finished 27th, missed the playoffs despite winning twice this season.
- Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric also secured the remaining playoff positions.
- Preece had previous crashes at Daytona in 2023 and 2025 but raced to redemption this year.
- The playoffs will include 16 drivers competing in a 10-race championship series.
- Preece’s team, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, qualified two cars for the playoffs (Preece and Chris Buescher).
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