The Welcome, North Carolina, native utilized a crossover move to overtake Wallace on the final lap and claim the victory in the second Daytona Duel event.
The Mobile, Alabama, native is set to achieve a milestone start in his third full-time season in the Cup Series and during this weekend's doubleheader events at the Monster Mile.
I am not a very expressive guy when it comes to watching sporting events. I have long come to realize there are more important things in life than a winning result. Then, there are times when something takes place that is truly important. Something that brings forth emotion.
Ryan Newman was hospitalized after a fiery crash at Daytona International Speedway Monday night. The accident occurred on the final lap of the Daytona 500 after a couple of hard hits sent his car airborne and left it crumpled and in flames.
It took two overtimes and a 24-hour delay, but Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the second consecutive time of his career. This is the first time a driver has won back to back 500s since Sterling Marlin in 1994-1995.