who won the daytona 500 in 2026
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500.
Quick Scoop: Who Won?
- Winner: Tyler Reddick, driving the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing.
- Team milestone: It was the first Daytona 500 victory for 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan.
- How he did it: Reddick only led on the final lap, making a dramatic last-lap pass after late accidents shuffled the leaders.
- Notable contenders: Chase Elliott was leading on the last lap before being caught in the chaos, while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Joey Logano were among the top finishers.
Reddickâs late charge from third to first out of Turn 4, dodging a spin and capitalizing on a multi-car crash, turned the 2026 Daytona 500 into one of those wild, storybook finishes NASCAR is known for.
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