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Preece Makes Daytona Comeback Despite Stage Setback

Ryan Preece experienced a wild first stage at Daytona, going from leading the race to sliding off the grass, yet emerged with a points advantage.

Ryan Preece didn't let a dramatic first stage setback deter him at Daytona. Despite leading the race with a chance at 10 stage points, the No. 60 slid across the grass, allowing Shane Van Gisbergen to win the segment instead. livefromquarantine.club

Preece stayed in the gas and finished eighth, but it proved to be a significant swing in points. The move changed his position from a 31-point deficit to a 38-point advantage with two quarters of the race remaining.