Ryan Preece wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 30, 2026. He managed to hold off Daniel Suarez, who finished second, as multiple wrecks occurred behind them on the final lap. This win allows Preece to qualify for the Chase, finalizing the top 16 drivers. Notable placements included Michael McDowell in third and Tyler Reddick in fourth. The race featured a series of lead changes and competitive driving throughout.
- •Ryan Preece claimed his first Cup Series win in 249 starts.
- •Daniel Suarez finished in second place at Daytona.
- •The race concluded with multiple wrecks on the last lap.
- •Michael McDowell and Tyler Reddick rounded out the top four.
- •Preece's win secures his place in the playoff Chase.
- 3:25 AMMotorsport.com — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Who Won The NASCAR Cup Race at Daytona? Full Race Results
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Who won NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race? Winner is Ryan Preece, plus full results
"Ryan Preece only led five laps, but that was more than enough to completely change the complexion of his season. When the race-ending caution flag flew, he was just ahead of Daniel Suarez, earning his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start. The win also vaulted him above Shane van Gisbergen in the championship standings, taking the 16th and final spot inside the Chase. SVG even ...Keep reading
"Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona? Ryan Preece is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup Series results at Daytona.
"Ryan Preece earned his first NASCAR Cup Series career victory on Saturday at Daytona.
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 3:25 AMOfficial race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona
Ryan Preece only led five laps, but that was more than enough to completely change the complexion of his season. When the race-ending caution flag flew, he was just ahead of Daniel Suarez, earning his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start. The win also vaulted him above Shane van Gisbergen in the championship standings, taking the 16th and final spot inside the Chase. SVG even ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:08 AMWho Won The NASCAR Cup Race at Daytona? Full Race Results
Ryan Preece earned his first NASCAR Cup Series career victory on Saturday at Daytona.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:34 AMWho won NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race? Winner is Ryan Preece, plus full results
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona? Ryan Preece is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup Series results at Daytona.
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