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1983 Daytona 500: Cale Yarborough wins his first of back-to-back Daytona 500s in the No

February 20, 1983

Cale Yarborough wins his first of back-to-back Daytona 500s in the No. 28 Ford. Buddy Baker finishes second.

The Finish

Cale Yarborough (#28) beat Buddy Baker (#21) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Buddy Baker (#21) leads early Cale Yarborough (#28) takes over mid-race Yarborough (#28) holds off Baker for the win

Squares Result

Winning digit: 8 (P1) and 1 (P2). If you had the square at (8, 1), you won the final.