William Byron Wins the Daytona 500: The Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway delivered another unforgettable race on Sunday, 16th Feb 2025, as William Byron emerged victorious after an intense showdown. The race, which was delayed by rain, began at 5:30 PM ET, with Chase Briscoe starting from the front.
William Byron took the green flag from 5th in starting position. Fans witnessed high-speed action, daring moves, and race drama, resulting in William Byron capturing the checkered flag in NASCAR’s biggest event. With this victory, William Byron takes home the prestigious Daytona 500 Cup Series purse of $30 million.
Stage Winners Shine in Action-Packed Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 featured three intense stages, each delivering its share of high-speed battles and strategic moves. Joey Logano claimed victory in Stage 1, which ended on Lap 65. Ryan Blaney dominated Stage 2, crossing the line first after another 65 laps. The final and most crucial stage, spanning 70 laps.
Daytona 500 Top Performers
Tyler Reddick, Jimmie Johnson, Chase Briscoe, and John Hunter Nemechek all had strong performances in the Daytona 500. Reddick displayed impressive speed and consistency, while Johnson, back at Daytona for a limited run, showed he’s still a force to be reckoned with. Briscoe fought hard through the chaos, and Nemechek’s strategy kept him in the hunt throughout. These drivers all proved their skills in one of the toughest races of the season.
Daytona 500 Starting Lineup
Before the green flag waved at Daytona International Speedway, the 2025 Daytona 500 lineup was set, with drivers eager to battle for NASCAR’s biggest prize. Here’s how the field lined up for the start of the race:
| Starting Position | Car Number | Driver |
| 1 | 19 | Chase Briscoe |
| 2 | 2 | Austin Cindric |
| 3 | 23 | Bubba Wallace |
| 4 | 43 | Erik Jones |
| 5 | 24 | William Byron |
| 6 | 17 | Chris Buescher |
| 7 | 10 | Ty Dillon |
| 8 | 11 | Denny Hamlin |
| 9 | 1 | Ross Chastain |
| 10 | 22 | Joey Logano |
| 11 | 45 | Tyler Reddick |
| 12 | 1 | Corey LaJoie |
| 13 | 16 | A. J. Allmendinger |
| 14 | 34 | Todd Gilliland |
| 15 | 3 | Austin Dillon |
| 16 | 12 | Ryan Blaney |
| 17 | 9 | Chase Elliott |
| 18 | 42 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 19 | 40 | Justin Allgaier |
| 20 | 20 | Christopher Bell |
| 21 | 8 | Kyle Busch |
| 22 | 5 | Kyle Larson |
| 23 | 54 | Ty Gibbs |
| 24 | 35 | Riley Herbst |
| 25 | 71 | Michael McDowell |
| 26 | 88 | Shane van Gisbergen |
| 27 | 60 | Ryan Preece |
| 28 | 51 | Cody Ware |
| 29 | 21 | Josh Berry |
| 30 | 41 | Cole Custer |
| 31 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 32 | 4 | Noah Gragson |
| 33 | 77 | Carson Hocevar |
| 34 | 6 | Brad Keselowski |
| 35 | 7 | Justin Haley |
| 36 | 99 | Daniel Suárez |
| 37 | 38 | Zane Smith |
| 38 | 48 | Alex Bowman |
| 39 | 56 | Martin Truex Jr. |
| 40 | 84 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 41 | 91 | Helio Castroneves |
Four drivers who failed to qualify are Anthony Alfredo, Chandler Smith, B.J. McLeod, and J.J. Yeley.
News in Brief: William Byron Wins the Daytona 500
William Byron won the 2025 Daytona 500, claiming NASCAR’s biggest prize after a dramatic race. Despite a rain delay, Byron surged from 5th place to take the checkered flag. Stage winners included Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney. Top performers were Tyler Reddick, Jimmie Johnson, and Chase Briscoe.
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