Harrison Burton Wins Wild Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
Burton Earns First Cup Series Win and Historic Victory for Wood Brothers
Daytona, Florida - Saturday, February 18, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Harrison Burton emerged victorious from a chaotic Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, claiming his first career Cup Series win and a historic 100th victory for the iconic Wood Brothers Racing team.
A Night of Crashes and Drama
The race was marred by multiple caution flags and crashes, setting the stage for a thrilling finish under the lights.
- Ten cautions slowed the race for a total of 36 laps.
- Several multi-car accidents occurred, including one involving reigning series champion Joey Logano.
Burton's Triumph in the Chaos
Despite the challenging conditions, Burton remained focused and executed a flawless race.
- He started the race in 15th position and quickly moved up the field.
- Burton expertly navigated the late-race chaos, staying clear of trouble and positioning himself for the victory.
- He took the lead with just seven laps remaining and held off a hard-charging Kyle Busch to secure his historic win.
Quotes from the Winner and Team
"This is an unbelievable feeling," said Burton after the race. "To get my first Cup Series win here at Daytona, and to do it for the Wood Brothers, is a dream come true."
"This is a special moment for our team," added team co-owner Len Wood. "This is our 100th Cup Series win, and to have Harrison behind the wheel makes it even more meaningful."
Final Race Results
The top ten finishers in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 were:
1. Harrison Burton 2. Kyle Busch 3. Chase Elliott 4. Ryan Blaney 5. Daniel Suarez 6. Denny Hamlin 7. Aric Almirola 8. Ross Chastain 9. Austin Cindric 10. Kevin Harvick
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