Ryan Preece wins at Daytona, eliminates Shane van Gisbergen from Chase
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece clinched his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona on August 30, 2026, after overcoming a 31-point deficit against Shane van Gisbergen. Preece's comeback was highlighted by a strong performance following an early struggle in Stage 1, which SVG won. The victory allowed Preece to move ahead of van Gisbergen into the Chase. Preece praised van Gisbergen as a talented driver and expressed pride in their competitive battle.
- •Preece's win is his first in 249 Cup starts.
- •SVG lead the race during Stage 1 before Preece recovered.
- •Preece's victory came after strong points earned for race wins.
- •Van Gisbergen acknowledged Preece's performance on pit road.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Preece praises SVG as one "hell of a race car driver" after ousting him from Chase
- 5:40 AMMotorsport.com — Ryan Preece praises SVG as one "hell of a race car driver" after ousting him from Chase
"It was going to be a big ask for Ryan Preece to make up 31 points on Shane van Gisbergen, especially since SVG won Stage 1 while Preece was sliding through the infield grass. However, Preece fought back through the field and won the race -- his first victory in 249 career NASCAR Cup starts. The 'win and you're in' format may be gone, but the amount of points on offer for race wins was more ...Keep reading
"Daytona winner Ryan Preece praised Shane van Gisbergen's ability after dislodging him from the 16th and final spot inside the Chase
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:40 AMRyan Preece praises SVG as one "hell of a race car driver" after ousting him from Chase
Daytona winner Ryan Preece praised Shane van Gisbergen's ability after dislodging him from the 16th and final spot inside the Chase
- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 5:40 AMRyan Preece praises SVG as one "hell of a race car driver" after ousting him from Chase
It was going to be a big ask for Ryan Preece to make up 31 points on Shane van Gisbergen, especially since SVG won Stage 1 while Preece was sliding through the infield grass. However, Preece fought back through the field and won the race -- his first victory in 249 career NASCAR Cup starts. The 'win and you're in' format may be gone, but the amount of points on offer for race wins was more ...Keep reading
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