Tyler Reddick Wins First Daytona 500 After Multi-Car Crashes Disrupt Race (Watch Videos)

Tyler Reddick secured his first Daytona 500 victory on Sunday, February 15, after a race dominated by incidents, including a 20-car crash that shaped the final outcome. The 68th running of the Daytona 500 ended with Reddick leading only the final lap to seal the win for 23XI Racing.

Reddick steered the No. 45 car through a chaotic closing sequence, staying clear of a last-lap collision and finishing ahead of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Joey Logano. Chase Elliott, who had been running closely behind Reddick, dropped to fourth, with Brad Keselowski completing the top five.

🚨#BREAKING: Watch as chaos erupts at the Daytona 500 after a massive multi-car pileup involving 17 race cars on Lap 124, sending cars and debris flying across the track pic.twitter.com/NQ5TUP1KF6

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 15, 2026

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The result delivered 23XI Racing its first Daytona 500 title and gave team co-owner Michael Jordan his debut victory in the event. 

Holy Tyler Reddick. What a job to get through there. #NASCARpic.twitter.com/uCzM0fPlML

— Jacob Seelman (@JacobSeelman77) February 15, 2026

The crash came on Lap 123 when Denny Hamlin made contact with Justin Allgaier after Allgaier attempted a late block. The collision triggered a 20-car pile-up that eliminated several contenders and contributed to more than 35 drivers being involved in incidents across the 200-lap race.