Race Recap Xfinity
Daytona International Speedway
Sun, Mar 15, 2026Round 1
Wild Ride at Daytona International Speedway: Williams Survives 7-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
37
🔄Laps
80
⏱Avg Lap Time
1:08.629
🟡Cautions
7
⚠️Caution Laps
21
🔀Lead Changes
14
🛡️Clean Runners
6
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
14
Winner Spotlight
Albert Williams
P1 Finish
Albert Williams
Started P10 • Inc 8
John W Crosby
Started P7 • Inc 8
Sean Cunningham
Started P8 • Inc 4
Race Story
Albert Williams captured the victory at Daytona International Speedway in DES Xfinity action, navigating 14 lead changes across a competitive field of 37 cars to take the checkered flag from P10.
After starting in the 10 position, Albert Williams methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
John W Crosby secured second place, just behind Albert Williams. Sean Cunningham rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Justin Johnston2, who gained 28 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 7 caution periods, covering 21 laps, while 6 of 37 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Albert Williams adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Justin Johnston86
▲ +28Jeff Dynda84
▲ +17Jamie Howell98
▲ +15Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | +9 | 18 | Albert Williams | 8x | — |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | 73 | John W Crosby | 8x | — |
| 3 | 8 | +5 | 17 | Sean Cunningham | 4x | — |
| 4 | 12 | +8 | 48 | Max Dynda | 9x | — |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | 71 | Brandon Cotten | 18x | — |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 22 | David Hickey | 12x | — |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | 63 | Craig Knoll | 14x | — |
| 8 | 36 | +28 | 86 | Justin Johnston | 5x | — |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | 93 | Josh Drevetzki | 9x | — |
| 10 | 14 | +4 | 69 | Todd Parent | 4x | — |
| 11 | 23 | +12 | 27 | Colby Crow | 14x | — |
| 12 | 25 | +13 | 106 | Ward Fisher | 4x | — |
| 13 | 26 | +13 | 107 | Christopher Wolford | 0x | — |
| 14 | 28 | +14 | 64 | John Dautel | 6x | — |
| 15 | 30 | +15 | 98 | Jamie Howell | 4x | — |
| 16 | 33 | +17 | 84 | Jeff Dynda | 0x | — |
| 17 | 27 | +10 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 0x | — |
| 18 | 9 | -9 | 88 | Hunter Davis | 8x | — |
| 19 | 16 | -3 | 82 | Jacob Akers | 22x | — |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | 103 | Brian Smith | 15x | — |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | 2 | Tanner Honeycutt | 11x | — |
| 22 | 32 | +10 | 81 | Dylan Hinton | 0x | — |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | 32 | Jonathan Geist | 10x | — |
| 24 | 3 | -21 | 59 | Matthew Tennant | 6x | — |
| 25 | 2 | -23 | 28 | Stephen Ouellette | 12x | — |
| 26 | 34 | +8 | 104 | Wyatt Hutchins | 0x | — |
| 27 | 5 | -22 | 26 | David White | 12x | — |
| 28 | 20 | -8 | 47 | Paul Mrzywka | 10x | — |
| 29 | 4 | -25 | 65 | Danny K Passmore | 12x | — |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | 11 | Edwin Warren | 11x | — |
| 31 | 11 | -20 | 72 | Kenneth Passmore | 8x | — |
| 32 | 21 | -11 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 12x | — |
| 33 | 31 | -2 | 23 | Thomas Long | 5x | — |
| 34 | 22 | -12 | 55 | Matthew Bagwell | 8x | — |
| 35 | 18 | -17 | 7 | Austin Knight | 8x | — |
| 36 | 35 | -1 | 33 | Jackson Bise | 8x | — |
| 37 | 37 | 0 | 45 | Tiyler Walts | 0x | — |