But if this was NASCAR of only five years ago, then Chase Elliott's dominating victory in the preseason Clash would make him the favorite to win the Daytona 500. That's what the Clash was all about ...
Chase Elliott, the sport’s most popular driver each of the past seven years, and his close friend Ryan Blaney, ran 1-2 with less than 25 laps laps before Elliott pulled away to win the first Cup race ...
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's biggest race, which takes place every year at the Daytona International Speedway. The 'Great American Race' covers 200 laps on a 2.5-mile track, totaling 500 miles.