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NASCAR explains timing of race-ending caution in Daytona 500
Hendrick Motorsport driver Byron surged to the front after the final round of green flag pit stops. In a thrilling race, Byron seized the lead on a restart with four laps left. A dramatic late wreck ensued when Chastain’s car clipped Cindric’s, leading to a caution from NASCAR on the final lap. Despite the chaos, Bowman praised Byron’s victory and the team’s efforts. Jeff Gordon, Hendrick Motorsport’s vice chairman, hailed Byron as a rising star in NASCAR. Byron’s win, on the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsport’s first Cup series race, marked a historic moment for the team.
