2019 Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin celebrates with a burnout after winning the Daytona 500.

Denny Hamlin celebrates in a flurry of confetti in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500.

Denny Hamlin’s pit crew takes selfies with the championship trophy as they celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500.

NASCAR drivers Erik Jones (20), William Byron (24), Brad Keselowski (2) and Brendan Gaughan (62) are involved in a crash in the final laps of the Daytona 500.

The car of Ryan Blaney (12) is caught in the middle of multiple-car accident that included Austin Dillon (3), Daniel Suarez (41), David Ragan (38), Paul Menard (21), Ryan Newman (6), Aric Almirola (10) and Matt DiBenedetto (95) with 10 laps left in the Daytona 500.

A row of cars slips past the start of a 21-car wreck with 10 laps left in the Daytona 500.

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)  (John Raoux / Associated Press)

The pit crew for William Byron adds fuel and changes tires during a pit stop.

NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney (12), William Byron (24) and Kyle Larson 42) drive three across during the Daytona 500.

Tyler Reddick’s car (31) is lifted off the track after getting struck by the car of Jimmie Johnson.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) slips his car between those of Cody Ware (52) and Tyler Reddick (31)during a crash on pit road during Daytona 500.

The cars of NASCAR drivers Tyler Reddick (31) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) slide into a pit stall after colliding in the Daytona 500.

Matt DiBenedett leads the field through a turn at the Daytona 500.

BJ McLeod skids to a stop on the infield grass after he was involved in an on-track crash during the Daytona 500.

The cars of Darrell Wallace Jr. (43) and Kurt Busch (1) collide as Clint Bowyer (14) goes high to avoid the crash during the Daytona 500.

Pole-sitter William Byron leads the field at the start of the Daytona 500.

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. greets fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Joey Logano responds to fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR drivers Kurt Busch and Martin Truex, Jr., wave are introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Race grand marshall J.J. Watt waves to the crowd before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

The Air Force Thunderbirds make a second pass over the grandstand during their flyover at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

The Air Force Thunderbirds make a flyover at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch interacts with fans during driver introduction at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick waves to fans during his salutre lap prior to the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans gather in the tri-oval before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace (right) pranks driver Ryan Blaney, giving him a shove as they are introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans gather in the tri-oval before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR drivers Michael McDowell (left) and Matt Tift are introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

The view from the start finish line as the Air Force Thunderbirds make a flyover at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR drivers Brad Keselwoski (right) and Ross Chastain are introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

His cape flies on a star-spangled fan at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Race seek shade under a billboard during the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Pole sitter William Byron greets fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Matt DiBenedetto greets fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Kurt Busch waves to fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Honorary starter Julian Edelman waves to the crowd before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace greets fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

The American flag flies over the tri-oval before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR drivers Chase Elliot (left) and Jimmie Johnson are introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans sign the start finish line before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Austin Dillon greets fans as he is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson’s son gets bashful as Larson is introduced at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Landon Cassill tosses his hat into the crowd as greets fans during driver introduction at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Country music star Jake Owen entertains the crowd before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman waves to fans during his salutre lap prior to the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans check out Austin Dillon’s 2018 car that he won the Daytona 500, at the 2019 Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

A star-spangled fan at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans gather in the tri-val before the start of the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman signs autographs before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. talks to the media during the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans gather at the start/finish line before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, is chased by fans in the FanZone area before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

The crew pushes William Byron’s car onto pit road before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans sign the start/finish line before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman speaks during a press conference before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

The grandstands, before the fans arrive at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans line up to view the garage area before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans arrive at the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Martin Truex Jr.’s race car is pused through the garage area before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Fans take photos before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. laughs in a press conference before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs autographs before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman poses with the Daytona 500 trophy before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. talks to the media during the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. signs autograph during the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3072322   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, is chased by fans in the FanZone area before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt speaks in a press conference before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)

New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman hugs the Daytona 500 trophy before the Daytona 500 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)