23XI Racing star Tyler Reddick has won the 2026 Daytona 500 after an exhilarating finish to The Great American Race.
Reddick had a difficult week in Florida, qualifying in 40th on Wednesday night and only making up a small amount of ground in the Duels on Thursday, starting today’s race in 26th place.
However, the only statistic that matters is that he was first to the black and white checkered flag on Sunday, making his way to the front with a late charge past Chase Elliott heading into the final corner having gained momentum after a bump from teammate Riley Herbst.
It is 23XI’s first Daytona 500 victory, handing team co-owner Michael Jordan an early birthday present, with the NBA icon set to celebrate turning 63 on Tuesday.
Starting the final lap, it had been Carson Hocevar in the lead, but he got wrecked shortly after taking the white flag. There was no caution, though, with Elliott, Reddick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr three-wide out front.
Eventually, Elliott lead, with Zane Smith behind in the No. 38. However, Reddick’s momentum took him to the front in stunning fashion.
Once Reddick made his way to the lead, another wreck ensued behind, with Elliott caught up after Herbst tried to make his way to the outside and wrecked with Brad Keselowski. Joey Logano and Stenhouse Jr were also caught up, but finished second and third, respectively, while wrecking.
With all of that said, let’s take a look at the full race results below.
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Race results
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick (#45) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 2 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (#47) | HYAK Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 3 | Joey Logano (#22) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 4 | Chase Elliott (#9) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 5 | Brad Keselowski (#6) | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (Ford) |
| 6 | Zane Smith (#38) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 7 | Chris Buescher (#17) | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (Ford) |
| 8 | Riley Herbst (#35) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 9 | Josh Berry (#21) | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 10 | Bubba Wallace (#23) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 11 | Noah Gragson (#4) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 12 | William Byron (#24) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 13 | Daniel Suarez (#7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 14 | Ty Dillon (#10) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 15 | Kyle Busch (#8) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 16 | Kyle Larson (#5) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 17 | Cody Ware (#51) | Rick Ware Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 18 | Carson Hocevar (#77) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 19 | AJ Allmendinger (#16) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 20 | Ross Chastain (#1) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 21 | Erik Jones (#43) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 22 | Michael McDowell (#71) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 23 | Ty Gibbs (#54) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 24 | Cole Custer (#41) | Haas Factory Team (Ford) |
| 25 | Ryan Preece (#60) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 26 | John H. Nemechek (#42) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 27 | Ryan Blaney (#12) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 28 | Corey Heim (#67) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 29 | Jimmie Johnson (#84) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 30 | Shane van Gisbergen (#97) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 31 | Denny Hamlin (#11) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 32 | Casey Mears (#66) | Garage 66 (Ford) |
| 33 | Connor Zilisch (#88) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 34 | Austin Cindric (#2) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 35 | Christopher Bell (#20) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 36 | Chase Briscoe (#19) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 37 | Austin Dillon (#3) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 38 | Justin Allgaier (#40) | JR Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 39 | Todd Gilliland (#34) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 40 | Alex Bowman (#48) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 41 | B.J. McLeod (#78) | Live Fast Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
Fastest Lap: Carson Hocevar - 48.58secs
Daytona 500 Stage 2 results
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (Manufacturer) | Stage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubba Wallace (#23) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) | 10 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney (#12) | Team Penske (Ford) | 9 |
| 3 | John Hunter Nemechek (#42) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) | 8 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch (#8) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) | 7 |
| 5 | Riley Herbst (#35) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) | 6 |
| 6 | Corey Heim (#67) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) | 5 |
| 7 | Chris Buescher (#17) | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (Ford) | 4 |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick (#45) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) | 3 |
| 9 | Joey Logano (#22) | Team Penske (Ford) | 2 |
| 10 | Daniel Suárez (#7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) | 1 |
Daytona 500 Stage 1 results
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (Manufacturer) | Stage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zane Smith (#38) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) | 10 |
| 2 | Austin Cindric (#2) | Team Penske (Ford) | 9 |
| 3 | Ryan Blaney (#12) | Team Penske (Ford) | 8 |
| 4 | Carson Hocevar (#77) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) | 7 |
| 5 | Daniel Suarez (#7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) | 6 |
| 6 | Chris Buescher (#17) | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (Ford) | 5 |
| 7 | Michael McDowell (#71) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) | 4 |
| 8 | Ryan Preece (#60) | RFK Racing (Ford) | 3 |
| 9 | Alex Bowman (#48) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) | 2 |
| 10 | Noah Gragson (#4) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) | 1 |
Daytona 500 FAQs
Daytona 500 stages
The stage breaks in today's Daytona 500 will take place after 65 laps and 130 laps, with the race concluding after 200 laps, providing there is no overtime.
Who won the 2025 Daytona 500?
Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron won the Daytona 500 in 2025. He attempts a historic three-peat in 2026.
How many laps is the Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500 is 200 laps in length, with each lap being 2.5 miles long.
Where is the Daytona 500 located?
The Daytona 500 takes place at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, which is a 2.5-mile track.
How many miles is the Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile race.
Daytona 500 pit road speed limit
The pit road speed limit for today's Daytona 500 is 70mph.
Which team has the most Daytona 500 wins?
Hendrick Motorsports is the NASCAR team with the most wins at the Daytona 500, with 10 in total.
Which driver has the most Daytona 500 wins?
Richard Petty is the NASCAR driver with the most Daytona 500 wins, taking victory in The Great American Race seven times.
How much does it cost to go to the Daytona 500?
Tickets for the 2027 Daytona 500 are already on sale and currently start at $194. You can find more information here.
How fast do NASCAR cars go at Daytona?
NASCAR cars at Daytona can reach in excess of 180mph.
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