- Ryan Preece snatched a last-lap lead at Daytona under caution to win and claim the final spot in the 16-driver Chase — his first Cup points victory in his 249th start.
- The emotional win felt like vindication after a 25-point penalty earlier in the year and past scary flips at Daytona; Preece also battled late fuel worries before the overtime drama.
- NASCAR’s postseason has been revamped: wins no longer guarantee automatic bids and the Chase is now a 10-race “mini-season” with no eliminations or single-race championship.
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