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Zane Smith leads Daytona before crash during overtime restart

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:17 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Zane Smith leads Daytona before crash during overtime restart
Summary

Zane Smith was leading the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona when the white flag was shown. With hopes of becoming the 210th different Cup Series winner, Smith was ahead with a strong push from Ryan Blaney. However, on the final overtime restart, Ryan Preece overtook Smith to secure the win. Smith expressed frustration over not having a chance to compete for the victory following the crash.

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  • •Zane Smith was vying for his first Cup Series victory.
  • •He led at Daytona during a critical moment in the race.
  • •The crash occurred during an overtime restart.
  • •Ryan Preece ultimately won the race.
  • •Smith's frustration reflects the unpredictability of racing.
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  • 5:17 AMMotorsport.com — Zane Smith wrecks out of Daytona lead: "I didn't even get a shot to survive"
  • 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Zane Smith wrecks out of Daytona lead: "I didn't even get a shot to survive"
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When the white flag flew, Zane Smith was leading the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona. Making his 107th career start at the top level of the sport, he was hoping to become the 210th different winner in Cup Series history. However, that ultimately went to Ryan Preece. On the final overtime restart, Smith was leading with Ryan Blaney pushing. Ryan Preece restarted up top with Tyler Reddick ...Keep reading

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Smith was leading at the white flag, but his first NASCAR Cup Series win will have to wait for another day

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