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2021 Daytona 500: The biggest underdog win in recent memory
February 14, 2021
The biggest underdog win in recent memory. McDowell sneaks through a last-lap wreck between Keselowski and Logano to steal the Daytona 500.
The Finish
Michael McDowell (#34) beat Chase Elliott (#9) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Denny Hamlin (#11) leads the way in Stage 1
Christopher Bell (#20) wins Stage 2
Keselowski and Logano wreck fighting for the lead on the last lap The Penske teammates take each other out.
McDowell (#34) threads the needle to win
Squares Result
Winning digit: 4 (P1) and 9 (P2). If you had the square at (4, 9), you won the final.