Ryan Preece claims Coke Zero Sugar 400 victory, Shane van Gisbergen misses Chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Ryan Preece won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Beach on August 29, forcing Shane van Gisbergen out of the Chase for the NASCAR playoffs. Van Gisbergen, who started the race 31 points ahead of Preece, needed a strong finish to secure his spot. He won Stage 1 but made a late pit stop, allowing Preece to take the lead and ultimately finish ahead of Daniel Suarez. Van Gisbergen finished 27th, falling short by 17 points after Preece's victory. With the race concluded, the remaining weeks of the NASCAR season serve as a trial period for van Gisbergen.
- •Preece led in the final laps after avoiding a last-lap crash.
- •Van Gisbergen led early but fell to 27th due to a pit decision.
- •Preece's victory solidified his postseason berth.
- •Van Gisbergen previously made the playoffs in 2025 during a different format.
- •The race was filled with caution flags and a significant wreck.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen misses Chase with Ryan Preece victory, late pit stop
"SVG was in a fight with Austin Cindric and Ryan Preece for the final Chase spots in the final laps of the Coke Zero Sugar 400. He fell just short.
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