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NASCAR results for Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona race, full finishing order - Daytona Beach News-Journal

Ryan Preece's first Cup win at Daytona reshuffles the NASCAR Chase field

By · Published September 1, 2026  15:09 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026  22:50 UTC

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Ryan Preece earned his first Cup win at the Daytona Coke Zero Sugar 400 and secured a spot in the NASCAR Chase. A last‑lap crash caused Van Gisbergen to lose his Chase position, and Kyle Petty delivered a reality‑check comment after the victory.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Ryan Preece secured his first career Cup win at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona. This victory propelled him into the NASCAR Chase, the series' playoff round. The win was hard-fought, with a last-lap crash involving Shane Van Gisbergen costing him a Chase spot. NBC Sports and NASCAR.com both covered the immediate aftermath, including reactions from drivers.

The Daytona Beach News-Journal published the full finishing order. The crash that altered the Chase field occurred on the final lap. According to Yahoo Sports and RACER, Van Gisbergen's spin out was the pivotal moment that cost him his playoff spot. The incident is under scrutiny, with Jayski noting that post-race inspection is underway.

The full impact of the crash on the Chase field is not yet clear. The inspection results and any potential penalties are pending. The exact details of the crash and its immediate causes are still under investigation. The focus now shifts to the next race and how the revised Chase field will perform.

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Who won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona?

Ryan Preece won the race.

What was the impact of the last-lap crash on the NASCAR Chase?

The crash cost Shane Van Gisbergen his Chase spot.

What is the status of the post-race inspection?

The post-race inspection is underway, according to Jayski.

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