Tyler Reddick Wins Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing

Reddick's victory marks the first Daytona 500 win for the team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Tyler Reddick, driving for 23XI Racing, won the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, ending a winless streak that spanned the entire 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Reddick's triumph came in a chaotic finish, with a multi-car wreck erupting just before the checkered flag.

Why it matters

Reddick's victory is significant for 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, as it marks their first Daytona 500 win. The race also saw several top drivers involved in a dramatic final-lap crash, adding to the excitement and unpredictability of the event.

The details

Reddick received a crucial push from teammate Riley Herbst, allowing him to surge ahead of Chase Elliott as they exited Turn 4. A subsequent collision involving Herbst and Brad Keselowski triggered a larger crash that ultimately secured Reddick's win. The finishing order saw Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finish second, Joey Logano third, Chase Elliott fourth, and Brad Keselowski fifth.

  • Tyler Reddick won the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The winner of the 2026 Daytona 500, driving for 23XI Racing.

23XI Racing

The NASCAR team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, which earned its first Daytona 500 victory with Reddick's win.

Chase Elliott

The driver who led going into Turn 4 on the final lap but finished fourth after the late-race crash.

Brad Keselowski

The driver who finished fifth, recovering from a broken femur sustained just eight weeks prior.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The driver who finished second despite being involved in the final-lap wreck.

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What they’re saying

“Just incredible how it all played out. Just true Daytona madness.”

— Tyler Reddick

“I just hate to be that close. It's such a big deal down here. It kind of sucks, but that's part of this deal... It's pretty disappointing. I don't understand what else to tell you, other than we were leading the Daytona 500 off of Turn 4 coming to the checkered flag and we didn't win.”

— Chase Elliott

“I felt really well in the car and got in a crash at the end and couldn't even feel it. So pretty solid... I'm proud to make it this far. I wasn't sure I was going to get to run this race and have an opportunity to win it. That feels pretty good. Pretty disappointed to not bring it home.”

— Brad Keselowski

What’s next

The NASCAR Cup Series will next head to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second race of the season. Hamlin indicated that the consistency in officiating regarding cautions, as seen at Daytona, should continue at Atlanta, a 1.5-mile track where safety equipment deployment may prove more challenging.

The takeaway

Reddick's Daytona 500 victory for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, marks a significant milestone for the team and highlights the unpredictability and excitement of NASCAR's premier event.