Cup Series Recap: 2024 Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at DAYTONA (Daytona International Speedway)
Christopher Bell wins from 16th with an ARP of 6.19 and a GR of 3.99. Austin Cindric secures 2nd with a steady ARP. Denny Hamlin's wild ride lands him 3rd. Late caution alters many drivers' outcomes dramatically.
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The race saw Christopher Bell take the victory from 16th starting position with a final average running position (ARP) of 6.19. Bell netted a gain rating (GR) of 3.99. Austin Cindric started and finished in 2nd, maintaining an ARP of 7.43, with a modest GR of 0.96. Denny Hamlin showcased a wild progression, starting from 17th and finishing 3rd, despite a negative net rating of -1.21. Notable gainers included John Hunter Nemechek, moving from 19th to 4th, although his GR-LR of -3.67 suggests difficulties during the race.
Michael McDowell’s race went from a bonanza of leading numerous early laps to a disappointing outcome, finishing 16th despite an ARP of 6.30. The late caution involving multiple cars on Lap 49 significantly influenced the results. This explains the spoiling of several races of those involved in the accident, such as Ryan Blaney, who fell from 9th to 18th, and Kyle Busch, who dropped from 4th to 19th.
Gain and loss ratings (GR-LR) underscore the performance disparities. Kaz Grala witnessed significant fluctuations, moving up from 21st to 12th, but had a GR-LR of -6.05. Meanwhile, Riley Herbst, with a rise to run atop the board for a few laps, finished poorly at 20th, netting a positive GR of 2.74 despite an accident. William Byron and Chase Briscoe also suffered from the late caution impact, dropping from strong ARPs to finish in 8th and 9th, respectively.