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1985 Daytona 500: Bill Elliott wins from the pole at 172 mph in the No
February 17, 1985
Bill Elliott wins from the pole at 172 mph in the No. 9 Ford. Cale Yarborough finishes second.
The Finish
Bill Elliott (#09) beat Cale Yarborough (#28) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Bill Elliott (#9) leads from pole
Cale Yarborough (#28) challenges mid-race
Elliott (#9) holds on for the win
Squares Result
Winning digit: 9 (P1) and 8 (P2). If you had the square at (9, 8), you won the final.