Reddick captures Daytona 500 as Jordan-backed 23XI breaks through for first crown
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 in a dramatic, final-lap finish that included a multi-car crash after Carson Hocevar led entering the last lap; the victory gave Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing its first Daytona 500 title. The race featured a record-tying number of lead changes with chaotic late-race moves, pole-sitter Kyle Busch leading early, and emotional postrace interviews highlighting the teamwork and redemptive victory for a team backed by a global superstar.