NASCAR: Winners And Losers From Daytona

Jul 2, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth (20) and Jimmie Johnson (48) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) race ahead of Casey Mears (13) and Aric Almirola (43) during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 2, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) and Greg Biffle (16) and Joey Logano (22) during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Season-Best Finishes

After The Big One took out a good chunk of the field, it opened up the opportunity for a few drivers to earn some impressive finishes.

Trevor Bayne finished in third place. With some impressive outings at restrictor plate tracks in the past, including his lone win in the 2011 Daytona 500, Bayne was in the middle of the action during overtime, following closely behind Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished in fifth place after earning a starting position of fourth. He was among the four Ford cars that finished in the top-5.

Greg Biffle had an interesting day. After winning the pole and leading a lap, he was caught up in the massive wreck on Lap 89. Fortunately, he was able to escape with minor damage and get his first top-10 of the season.

Lastly, Michael McDowell (10th), Cole Whitt (11th) and Casey Mears (12th) all escaped the pileup to earn great finishes.

Each driver mentioned above (Bayne, Stenhouse Jr., Biffle, McDowell, Whitt, Mears) earned their best finish of the season.

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