Harrison Burton Wins a Wild NASCAR Cup Race at Daytona for a Playoff Berth No One Saw Coming

Daytona Often Provides Unique Winners

Harrison Burton's victory at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night was a surprise to many.

Burton had only one top-five finish and five top-10s in the 2024 season entering the race.

Burton started the race in 15th position, but he quickly moved up through the field.

He took the lead for the first time on lap 50 and held it for 10 laps before surrendering it to Joey Logano.

Burton regained the lead on lap 120 and held it for the rest of the race, fending off challenges from Logano and other drivers.

Burton's victory at Daytona locked him into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

He is the first driver to clinch a playoff berth since the regular season ended on August 20th.

Burton's victory was a major upset, but it is a reminder that anything can happen in NASCAR.