The Daytona 500, held on Sunday, February 16, concluded with William Byron securing victory for the second consecutive year. As with any major sporting event, controversies emerged, and one of the most debated incidents occurred during the second Duel qualifier.
Duel races serve as preliminary events that determine the starting positions for drivers ranked third through 40th in the main race. Despite the controversy, Byron ultimately claimed the checkered flag once again, expressing disbelief at his back-to-back triumphs.
