The race ended dramatically, as Ryan Newman crashed on the final lap, ESPN reported. Newman's car flipped several times and crossed the finish line on its roof, engulfed in flames. Newman was taken to an area hospital for treatment. NASCAR later released a statement saying Newman was in serious condition, but doctors did not consider it life-threatening.
That's as bad as you see anymore. Hope Newman is okay. 🙏 https://t.co/7BjodEdp5K
— Laura Brevitz (@laurabrevitz) February 18, 2020
Hamlin became the first driver in 25 years to win the Daytona 500 in consecutive seasons; Sterling Marlin went back to back in 1994 and 1995.
Hamlin joins six Hall of Famers who have won at least three Daytona 500 races: Richard Petty has won the event seven times, Cale Yarborough took the checkered flag four times, and Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon and Bobby Allison won three times.
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