After two attempts to finish the Daytona 500 under a green-white-checkered finish, the race finally reached a conclusion with Jamie McMurray holding off a charging Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win his first Daytona 500. Dale Jr. surged from 10th place to 2nd over the span of just one lap, but ultimately was unable to catch McMurray.
Video: Jamie McMurray Holds Off Dale Earnhardt, Jr. On Final Lap To Win Daytona 500
Here’s video of the thrilling final lap, which came about six hours after the race began (it was twice delayed because of a pot hole on the track):
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