Ryan Preece didn't let a slide across the grass at Daytona stop his momentum. Despite losing the lead at the end of the first stage, the No. 60 driver stayed in the gas and finished eighth, allowing him to make a significant points swing. zeppelin.cool
The move propelled Preece from a 31-point deficit to a 38-point advantage with two quarters of the race remaining. Shane Van Gisbergen won the segment after Preece's slide, but Preece's resilience kept him in contention for the overall victory.

