Experts predict winners for NASCAR Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series concludes its regular season with the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29. Four drivers vie for two final Chase berths: Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece, and Brad Keselowski. Denny Hamlin has secured the top seed, while Ryan Blaney holds a significant second-place lead. Experts have chosen Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman, and William Byron as potential race winners, each highlighting individual strengths and recent performances.
- •Coke Zero 400 scheduled for August 29 at Daytona
- •Four drivers competing for two Chase spots
- •Denny Hamlin is top seed, Ryan Blaney second
- •Experts pick Reddick, Bowman, and Byron to win
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Daytona predictions 2026, expert picks for Coke Zero 400 Cup race
"Our NASCAR predictions are in for Saturday's Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Here's who our experts are picking to win the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400.
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