“It’s going to be a mess, right? I mean, we all know it.” Michael McDowell, the 2021 Daytona 500 winner, was convinced about the upcoming race on Saturday. Except for 14 drivers, the rest of the field are biting their nails ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale. That is because only two spots remain in the Field of 16, and 20 drivers have desperate hearts vying for a victory. That is what William Byron shed light on recently.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver is in a good spot at present. Having just clinched the regular season championship, William Byron comfortably sits fifth in the playoff picture. However, this picture could take solid hits with the wildcard race coming up at Daytona International Speedway.

William Byron expects a chaotic fallout

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