The 2021 Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, led 63 of 268 over-scheduled laps and edged Chris Buescher by 0.001 seconds during an overtime shootout, which set a new closest margin of victory recorded in the Cup Series history.
THAT WAS THE CLOSEST FINISH IN NASCAR HISTORY, 0.001 SECONDS. WALK US THROUGH THAT LAST LAP: “We got a great push. Chase got us a good restart and we got into the corner.
MICHAEL MCDOWELL, No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang Dark Horse – DESCRIBE THE LAST LAP. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FRONT? “It’s hard. I need to see a replay to tell you everything perfectly, but we did a good job getting out front and controlling the race and putting ourselves in position.
Ford Performance drivers Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski both stopped by the Daytona International Speedway infield media center after the final NASCAR Cup Series practice was canceled due to rain. Both drivers are seeking their first career Daytona 500 victory.