Carson Hocevar triggers late crash at Daytona with five laps remaining
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:48 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.
- 4:41 PMMotorsport.com — Carson Hocevar defends himself after Daytona disappointment
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash
- 3:48 AMMotorsport.com — Carson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar Triggers Massive Late Crash With 5 Laps Left at Daytona
"Carson Hocevar was once again in contention on Saturday night, pushing towards the front of the pack with just a few laps left to race at Daytona in the Coke Zero Sugar 400. But as has often been the case with Hocevar, one move, that was likely a tad too aggressive in retrospect, ended his day early. The No. 77 came down to the low line to get past Ryan Preece, but lost control, spinning out ...Keep reading
"Carson Hocevar was in contention to win at Daytona on Saturday, but when he made what he hoped would be the race-deciding move for the lead, he instead wrecked, bringing out the yellow flag and sending the race to overtime. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, Hocevar seemed somewhat bewildered by how the scene played out. "These noses have a lot more lift, and I was a lot tighter on ...Keep reading
"A remarkably quiet night at Daytona changed in an instant when Carson Hocevar crashed hard with five laps remaining and collected Erik Jones.
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comSep 1, 2026, 4:41 PMCarson Hocevar defends himself after Daytona disappointment
Carson Hocevar was in contention to win at Daytona on Saturday, but when he made what he hoped would be the race-deciding move for the lead, he instead wrecked, bringing out the yellow flag and sending the race to overtime. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, Hocevar seemed somewhat bewildered by how the scene played out. "These noses have a lot more lift, and I was a lot tighter on ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:48 AMCarson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash
It was another tough finish for Carson Hocevar at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday.
- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 3:48 AMCarson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash
Carson Hocevar was once again in contention on Saturday night, pushing towards the front of the pack with just a few laps left to race at Daytona in the Coke Zero Sugar 400. But as has often been the case with Hocevar, one move, that was likely a tad too aggressive in retrospect, ended his day early. The No. 77 came down to the low line to get past Ryan Preece, but lost control, spinning out ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:15 AMCarson 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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