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2017 Daytona 500: The first Daytona 500 run under the stage format

February 26, 2017

The first Daytona 500 run under the stage format. Kurt Busch wins his only Daytona 500 in the No. 41, beating Ryan Blaney by inches.

The Finish

Kurt Busch (#41) beat Ryan Blaney (#21) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Kyle Busch (#18) wins Stage 1 The Busch brothers both have strong runs early. Brad Keselowski (#2) takes Stage 2 Kurt Busch (#41) edges Blaney by 0.228 seconds The first Daytona 500 winner under the stage racing format.

Squares Result

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