Carson Hocevar triggers late crash at Daytona with five laps remaining
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Carson Hocevar crashed hard with five laps remaining in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, resulting in heavy damage to his No. 77 Chevrolet and Erik Jones' No. 43 Toyota. The crash brought out the third caution flag of the night, altering the dynamics of the race's finale. Prior to the incident, the race had been unusually clean with only two cautions, but Hocevar's accident set the stage for a chaotic finish. The race is the final event of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, marking a crucial moment for drivers looking to secure a spot in The Chase.
- •Hocevar lost control and hit the outside wall, impacting Jones.
- •The race featured only two cautions before this late incident.
- •The crash compressed the field for a frantic conclusion with five laps to go.
- •The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is the final race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar Triggers Massive Late Crash With 5 Laps Left at Daytona
"A remarkably quiet night at Daytona changed in an instant when Carson Hocevar crashed hard with five laps remaining and collected Erik Jones.
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