Daytona 500 Live Updates: Dramatic Final Laps Bring Shocking Crashes for Contenders Joey Logano and Christopher Bell

Live77 updates

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM GMT

  🟨 YELLOW FLAG 🟨

  With five laps remaining, Christopher Bell crashed from the front of the outside row, colliding with Ryan Preece. Preece went airborne for the second time in his Daytona career.

  Both drivers quickly lowered their window nets, a positive sign for their safety.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM GMT

  🟩 GREEN FLAG 🟩

  Eight laps to go. Austin Cindric is focused on fending off strong challengers from JGR.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 2:10 AM GMT

  What Happened in The Big One™️

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM GMT

  🟨 YELLOW FLAG 🟨

  Lap 186. The big crash took out top contenders Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, among others.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM GMT

  Penske Dominates

  Currently, Team Penske cars are in the top four positions.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM GMT

  🟩 GREEN FLAG 🟩

  It’s lap 166. Austin Cindric and Bubba Wallace lead the pack.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM GMT

  🟨 YELLOW FLAG 🟨

  Lap 163 is halted due to debris on the track. Teams are expected to make their last pit stops.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM GMT

  40 Laps to Go!

  “The fuel window is open,” says Mike Joy. It’s time for final pit stops.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM GMT

  Crowded Racing Ahead

  Chase goes to the top of three lanes early in this stage #di9

  — No. 9 Team (@Hendrick9Team) February 17, 2025

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM GMT

  🟩 STAGE 3 BEGINS 🟩

  Ryan Blaney is at the front as the third stage kicks off.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM GMT

  🟩 STAGE 2 ENDS 🟩

  Team Penske has been impressive, leading 87 out of 130 laps so far as Ryan Blaney finishes Stage 2. Austin Cindric and Joey Logano are close behind.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM GMT

  Joey Logano After Car Troubles

  After struggling with engine issues, Joey Logano has moved up. He’s now between 10th and 15th place as Stage 2 wraps up.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM GMT

  Racing Intensifies

  Most are good on fuel for the end of the stage. Look for strategic moves soon. #di9

  — Marty Snider (@heymartysnider) February 17, 2025

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM GMT

  Daytona 500 Update

  No rain is expected, and the race continues!

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM GMT

  Joey Logano Recovers

  Logano’s car issues were due to a paper bag blocking the throttle, which the team fixed. He’s back up to speed!

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM GMT

  🟩 GREEN FLAG 🟩

  We’re on Lap 87 with Austin Cindric leading the charge.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM GMT

  🟨 YELLOW FLAG 🟨

  Lap 83 is stopped for debris on the track. This pause may benefit Logano, who is currently dealing with engine issues.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM GMT

  In/Out Update

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM GMT

  🟩 GREEN FLAG 🟩

  Ryan Blaney is back to the front as Lap 77 starts.

• Mon, February 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM GMT

  🟨 YELLOW FLAG 🟨

  Lap 71 is called for a wreck right after the restart. Logano reported his car had no power, causing a serious chain reaction behind him.

  Notable drivers involved: Chastain, Castroneves, Busch, Herbst, Truex, Allgaier, Johnson.