Ryan Blaney kicked off the night from the pole and closed it with a win, but what happened in between shook up the playoff picture. While one Ford driver celebrated, another saw his playoff hopes slip away. And in the shuffle, a rival from a different camp quietly clinched a postseason spot.

Blaney’s Daytona run began strong, leading early and setting the tone for a pivotal night. Piloting the No. 12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, he wasted no time asserting himself, clearing Alex Bowman in Turn 2 on the very first lap. What followed flipped the playoff picture- for Bowman, who secured a postseason spot, and for Cole Custer, who missed out.

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