Bubba Wallace will start third in the Daytona 500 on Sunday Wallace won the first Duel qualifying race ahead of William Byron and Ty Dillon. He had a fast car for much of the race and was able to control the lead at the front for the final laps.

Bubba Wallace vowed to try to “enjoy the little stuff” this season. It showed in victory lane. “Can I get a Rolex for this one?” Wallace quipped, referring to what winners receive after the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race.

With a push from teammate Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace surged ahead of 2024 Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win Thursday night’s first Duel at Daytona 150-mile qualifying race and earn the