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Alex Bowman was on the wrong end of a Hendrick Motorsports one-two finish in the Daytona 500 because the caution fell too soon. “One more lap, man, we had a massive run, so we’re going to take the …
Alex Bowman finished second in the Daytona 500 behind his Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron due to a caution flag coming out at an unfortunate time. Bowman expressed disappointment but acknowledged the unpredictable nature of speedway races. Despite narrowly missing out on the win, he congratulated Byron and emphasized the strong performance of Hendrick Motorsports as a whole. The race ended with Bowman making a move to pass his teammate when the caution halted the action, ultimately determining Byron as the winner based on the timing of the caution flag. Bowman reflected on the close call, highlighting the importance of being in contention for the victory. The Daytona 500 marked significant milestones for Hendrick Motorsports and Bowman’s team, demonstrating their potential for success in future races.
