NASCAR At Daytona: Will Aero Changes Work & Should Hamlin Get A Trophy?

Three playoff spots up for grabs — Bubba Wallace looks nearly locked in, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen hold the edge, while Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski are long shots.
New aero rules at Daytona (smaller spoiler, less horsepower) could shake up pack racing — expect drivers to test moves and see if the drafting changes actually make things more exciting.
Denny Hamlin will top the regular-season standings, but NASCAR isn’t formally recognizing a regular-season champion — many think Hamlin deserves a trophy and some fanfare.