Alex Bowman experienced an unfortunate outcome in the Daytona 500 as Hendrick Motorsports secured a one-two finish. The caution flag was raised prematurely, denying Bowman the opportunity to make a decisive move.
Bowman expressed his frustration, stating that with just one more lap, he believed he could have taken the lead. However, he acknowledged the unpredictable nature of speedway races and congratulated his teammate, William Byron, on the victory. Despite the disappointment, Bowman recognized the overall success of Hendrick Motorsports on the day.
During the final lap, Bowman found himself in the outside lane, poised to overtake his competitors. However, a wreck occurred in front of him, involving Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, and Corey LaJoie. Bowman skillfully maneuvered past the chaos but was halted by the caution flag. NASCAR determined the winner, Byron, based on the leading position at the time of the caution.
Bowman maintained a positive attitude, stating that while it was disheartening to come so close to winning the Daytona 500, it was worse to have no chance at all. He emphasized the team’s efforts in positioning themselves for victory and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contend.
In addition to the race outcome, February 19 marked the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports’ first NASCAR race. It also marked a decade since their last Daytona 500 victory with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bowman highlighted the significance of the occasion and expressed his joy for team owner Rick Hendrick and everyone involved in the organization.
Despite not achieving the ultimate goal of winning, Bowman acknowledged the team’s strong performance throughout the race. He admitted to a few errors along the way but commended the team’s ability to overcome them. Overall, it was a positive day for Bowman and his team.
Bowman has demonstrated consistent success in recent Daytona 500 races, finishing in the top five in two out of his last three starts.
According to the Source racer.com