NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona live updates, highlights, leaderboard
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Key Points:
- The NASCAR Cup Series regular season concluded with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, locking in the 16-driver Chase field for the playoffs.
- Ryan Preece won the race and secured a spot in the Chase, while Austin Cindric clinched his place by finishing sixth; Shane van Gisbergen finished 27th and was eliminated from Chase contention.
- NASCAR introduced a new rules package for the race aimed at reducing fuel-saving and increasing passing, featuring less horsepower and a shorter rear spoiler.
- The race featured multiple cautions and crashes, including a significant incident involving Carson Hocevar late in the race, but Preece managed to lead in the final laps and claim victory.
- Key Chase bubble scenarios were highlighted throughout the race, with Preece needing a strong finish and help from others to advance, while Cindric and van Gisbergen had clearer paths to clinching Chase berths.
