Caution Filled Race Leads To Wild Finish

Stenhouse Wins Daytona 500 in Double Overtime

Caution-Filled Race Leads to Wild Finish

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Daytona Beach, FL - In a race that dragged into overtime, JTG Daugherty Racing's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. claimed victory in the 2023 Daytona 500. With laps remaining, a late-race caution set up a two-lap overtime shootout.

Stenhouse, piloting the No. 47 Chevrolet Camaro, held off challenges from reigning Cup Series champion Joey Logano and held the lead when the caution flag waved for a second time. NASCAR officials then opted to freeze the field due to darkness, handing Stenhouse his second career Daytona 500 win.

"It was crazy," Stenhouse said in victory lane. "This is one of the hardest races to win, and to do it in double overtime is unreal."

The race stretched to 530 miles, making it the longest Daytona 500 in history. Multiple cautions and red flags marred the race, contributing to the marathon-like conditions.

Stenhouse's victory marks a major upset for the JTG Daugherty Racing team, which has struggled in recent seasons. The win also highlights the unpredictable nature of the Daytona 500, where anything can happen in the final laps.

As the checkered flag flew under caution, Stenhouse's car illuminated the darkness, leaving an enduring image of a race that will be remembered for its dramatic finish and the resilience of a driver who never gave up hope.