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.

The 23XI driver and new dad was soundly outperformed by teammate Tyler Reddick. With the pressure ramping up, the goal for 2025 is clear.