2024 NASCAR Daytona 500: Here are the best pictures (2024)

William Byron stands on his No. 24 Chevrolet after winning the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.

William Byron celebrates in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

William Byron rolls his no. 24 Chevrolet into Victory Lane, Monday night February 19, 2024 after winning the Daytona 500.

William Byron stands on his no. 24 Chevrolet in Victory Lane, Monday night February 19, 2024 after winning the Daytona 500.

William Byron and Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher lift the Dayutona 500 trophy Victory Lane, Monday night February 19, 2024 after winning the Daytona 500.

Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) reacts after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

William Byron (24) leads the outside land as Ross Chasten (1) and Austin Cindric (2) crash coming to the white flag at the 2024 Daytona 500. Byron was declared the winner as the caution flag flew.

Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) wins the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

William Byron celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) reacts in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 on February 19, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Austin Cindric (2) and and Ross Chastain (1) come together heading for the white flag during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

William Byron celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Large wreck during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

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Large wreck during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Sunset arrives at Daytona International Speedway at the end of Stage 2 in the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Ryan Blaney (12) comes to the line to win Stage 2 of the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Harrison Burton (21) slides across the infield grass, triggering an early crash and caution flag in the Daytona 500 on February 19, 2024.

Joey Logano (22) and Michael McDowell (34) lead the field to the green flag in the 66th Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Harrison Burton (21) slides across the front stretch, collecting Ryan Preece (41) and others during an early crash in the Daytona 500, February 19, 2024.

Chase Elliott (9) leads a line of cars through the tri-oval in the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Chase Elliott (9) leads the field to the end of Stage 1 at the Daytona 500 on February 19, 2024.

Joey Logano (22) and Michael McDowell (34) lead the field at the start finish line with Ross Chastain (1) starting to form a third lane early in the Daytona 500 on February 19, 2024.

The Thunderbirds put on an aerial show for fans at the 66th Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The infield of Daytona International Speedway before driver introductions for the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Last year's Daytona 500 Champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona 500 grand marshal Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Alex Bowman walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.

Austin Dillon walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.

The infield of Daytona International Speedway before driver introductions for the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The cars of Joey Logano (22) and Michael McDowell (34) sit on pit road as fans file into the infield for the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

NASCAR driver Joey Logano signs autographs on his way to the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.

The sun has finally come out at Daytona International Speedway before the start of the Daytona 500 on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Christopher Bell's No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota is rolled toward pit road a few hours before the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Christopher Bell's No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota is rolled toward pit road a few hours before the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19, 2024.