10 days ago

Zane Smith Wins Stage One of the 2026 Daytona 500

Driver of the No. 38 Ford for Front Row Motorsports, Smith claimed his maiden stage win in NASCAR's top tier during the 2026 Daytona 500. Team Penske's Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney finished behind him in P2 and P3, respectively. Carson Hocevar came in fourth, and Daniel Suarez, driving for his new team (Spire), rounded out the top five.