The final Daytona Cup Series practice session took place at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026, marking the last on-track appearance for drivers ahead of the Daytona 500. Ryan Preece topped the chart, giving a preview of what fans might expect in the upcoming race and highlighting the latest Daytona Cup Series practice results.
Drivers Push Limits Ahead of Daytona 500
The session featured a competitive field of NASCAR Cup Series drivers battling for every millisecond. Ryan Preece delivered the fastest lap with a time of 46.676 seconds, demonstrating his team’s strong preparation. Chris Buescher was close behind, clocking a 46.684-second lap, while Brad Keselowski posted the third quickest time at 46.733 seconds. The top five was rounded out by Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano, both showcasing consistency and speed at the storied venue.
Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, AJ Allmendinger, BJ McLeod, and Cody Ware also secured spots inside the top ten. Each driver utilized this final chance to fine-tune their setups just hours before one of NASCAR’s most iconic events. Other notable names, including Cole Custer, Ty Dillon, William Byron, and Alex Bowman, appeared further down the order but remained focused on the main race.
Complete Results from Final Practice Session
The full rundown for the Daytona International Speedway final practice session on February 14, 2026, is as follows:
1. Ryan Preece – 46.676
2. Chris Buescher – 46.684
3. Brad Keselowski – 46.733
4. Ryan Blaney – 46.758
5. Joey Logano – 46.760
6. Ross Chastain – 46.791
7. Chase Elliott – 46.830
8. AJ Allmendinger – 47.141
9. BJ McLeod – 47.150
10. Cody Ware – 47.185
11. Cole Custer – 47.287
12. Ty Dillon – 47.297
13. William Byron – 47.976
14. Josh Berry – 49.120
15. Austin Cindric – 49.263
16. Alex Bowman – 49.326
17. Casey Mears – 49.403
18. Jimmie Johnson – 49.524
Focus Turns to Race Day at Daytona International Speedway
With the Daytona 500 set for tomorrow, drivers and teams now shift focus from practice to race execution. The results from this final Daytona Cup Series practice session indicate which drivers and teams could be strong contenders, with Ryan Preece entering as one to watch. Attention now turns to the starting lineup and final preparations, as the intensity ramps up for the first major race of the NASCAR season at legendary Daytona International Speedway.
