Tyler Reddick Secures Thrilling Victory in 2026 Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick Secures Thrilling Victory in 2026 Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick emerged victorious in the 2026 Daytona 500 after leading just one lap, securing a thrilling win in the prestigious race. The No. 45 car navigated through chaos on the final lap, with a crash knocking leader Carson Hocevar out of contention. Reddick, initially in fourth place, made a decisive move past Chase Elliott in the last turn to clinch the win, with teammate Riley Herbst providing crucial support. This dramatic race marked Reddick's first Daytona 500 triumph and the inaugural victory for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan. Starting from 26th position, Reddick's strategic maneuvering on the final lap propelled him to the top spot, avoiding multiple crashes and steering clear of the infamous "Big One" on Lap 124. The top 10 finishers included Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Zane Smith, Chris Buescher, Riley Herbst, Josh Berry, and Bubba Wallace. Next up, the Cup Series moves to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Autotrader 400 on Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.