Ryan Preece earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Daytona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece secured his first NASCAR Cup win at the Daytona race on August 30, 2026. Preece led only five laps but finished just ahead of Daniel Suarez when the race-ending caution was displayed. This victory allowed Preece to clinch the final spot in the Chase standings, surpassing Shane van Gisbergen. Despite winning a stage, van Gisbergen finished 28th, while Ryan Blaney placed 33rd after a last-lap crash. The race featured 22 different drivers leading at least one lap and went six laps beyond the scheduled distance, concluding in overtime.
- •Ryan Preece wins the 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Daytona.
- •Preece finishes ahead of Daniel Suarez, who took second.
- •Shane van Gisbergen, despite stage win, ends up 28th.
- •22 drivers led laps, with Austin Hill leading the most at 27.
- •The race concluded in overtime, extending six laps beyond the scheduled distance.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona
"Preece claimed a dramatic win, punching his ticket for the Chase as he overcame Shane van Gisbergen in the standings
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