William Byron emerged victorious at the NASCAR Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway. Byron managed to navigate through a string of late-race wreckage and secure his second consecutive Daytona 500 win. Despite challenging odds, Byron’s clean ride on the final lap allowed him to claim victory, making him the first back-to-back winner since Denny Hamlin in 2019-20. The race was marked by multiple crashes and delays, with one significant crash involving Ryan Preece going airborne in Turn 3. Additionally, Helio Castroneves and Martin Truex Jr. were among the drivers whose day ended early due to a wreck. Byron’s win was Hendrick Motorsports’ 10th Daytona 500 victory, breaking a tie with Petty Enterprises for the record. This win also made Byron the youngest driver to win multiple Daytona 500s, surpassing Jeff Gordon. Byron’s victory sets the stage for an exciting season ahead as he aims to continue winning races and pursue the championship.
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