Race Recap Aera
Daytona International Speedway
Sun, Apr 12, 2026Round 2
Photo Finish at Daytona International Speedway: Joiner Edges Nicholas Warner by +0.111s
Race at a Glance
Field Size
21
Laps
87
Avg Lap Time
1:02.567
Cautions
6
Caution Laps
18
Lead Changes
10
Clean Runners
0
Lead Lap Finishers
13
Margin
+0.111s
Winner Spotlight
CustomDavid Joiner
P1 Finish
Race Story
David Joiner captured the victory at Daytona International Speedway in AERA - American Esports Racing Association Aera action, navigating 10 lead changes across a competitive field of 21 cars to take the checkered flag from P16.
After starting in the 16 position, David Joiner methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Nicholas Warner applied late pressure but came up just +0.111s short of catching David Joiner. Wesley Carter2 rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Nicholas Warner, who gained 16 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 6 caution periods, covering 18 laps.
With the win, David Joiner adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Nicholas Warner3
▲ +16David Joiner85
▲ +15Omar Rodriguez Jr.92
▲ +5Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | +15 | 85 | David Joiner | 6x | 56 |
| 2 | 18 | +16 | 3 | Nicholas Warner | 4x | 35 |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 23 | Wesley Carter | 20x | 34 |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 92 | Omar Rodriguez Jr. | 10x | 33 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 7 | Cooper Leardi | 16x | 33 |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | 16 | Joseph Miller | 12x | 32 |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | 17 | Joshua Edmonds | 16x | 30 |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | 24 | Dawson Price | 12x | 30 |
| 9 | 14 | +5 |  | Russell Abbott | 11x | 28 |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | 11 | Benjamin Smith | 10x | 27 |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | 96 | Eric Rodaman | 16x | 26 |
| 12 | 10 | -2 | 02 | Tristan Haynes | 3x | 27 |
| 13 | 6 | -7 | 57 | Joseph Truskowski | 17x | 25 |
| 14 | 12 | -2 | 48 | Conner Price | 8x | 23 |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | 27 | Michael Hill | 8x | 22 |
| 16 | 7 | -9 | 31 | Nick Hames | 14x | 21 |
| 17 | 11 | -6 | 2 | Hunter Guyer | 8x | 19 |
| 18 | 19 | +1 | 13 | Alexander Pelican | 4x | 18 |
| 19 | 21 | +2 | 55 | Sheldon Phillips | 12x | 17 |
| 20 | 1 | -19 | 88 | Seth Lacroix | 4x | 17 |
| 21 | 17 | -4 | 26 | Curtis Stanford | 8x | 15 |