the 2024 Nascar Cup series regular season saw an exhilarating showdown at the Daytona International Speedway in the Koke zero sugar 400 the penultimate race before the playoffs with multiple playoff spots on the line the high stakes race attracted immense anticipation and did not disappoint Daytona delivered the chaos and drama it's known for with seven caution periods and numerous crashes that took out nearly half the field including Championship Front Runners like Tyler reick Chase Elliott and Kyle as the race reached its climax two-time Cup Series champion Kyle bus led the field into an overtime restart eyeing his first win of the season however it was Harrison Burton who emerged Victorious overtaking Bush on the final lap to secure his Maiden Cup Series win this Victory not only marked a personal milestone for Burton but also secured his spot in the Nascar Cup series playoffs it's been the hardest 3 years of my life in some of these guys lives Burton said gesturing to his number 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford Crew after his victory to win in the way that we just did and beat one of the best Kyle Bush across the line it's pretty fantastic this win was particularly poignant for Wood Brothers Racing as it marked their 100th win in team history with the team set to replace Burton with Josh Barry next year this victory was a fitting farewell for Burton as he heads into the playoffs to get them their 100th win on my way out is amazing Burton said we're in the playoff offs now let's go to Darlington and see what happens race highlights and key moments asterisk the race kicked off with Josh Barry taking stage one setting an early tone of fierce competition the first major incident occurred on lap 60 when Cory lejoy and Noah gragson collided involving 18 cars and taking out several key competitors stage two saw Joey legano Take the Lead as Ford drivers dominated the front however the race took another chaotic turn on lap 150 when Pitter Michael McDow spun triggering a massive pile up just seven laps later a collision between Austin syri and Barry resulted in Barry's car flipping upside down Barry was able to exit the car and give a reassuring thumbs up to the crowd the final stage was marked by intense competition with several lead changes and strategic Maneuvers as the race approached its climax Kyle Bush LED with two laps to go but it was Burton who executed a daring final lap pass to snatch victory significant moments in the race asterisk overtime drama asterisk asterisk with seven caution periods thinning out the field the race went into overtime Burton capitalized on the final restart overtaking Bush and holding on for his first career win big crashes and Clos calls asterisk asterisk the race was marred by several multi-car crashes including a significant wreck on lap 150 involving McDow legano and lson another major incident on lap 158 saw Barry's car flipping but fortunately he escaped unscathed NASCAR overtime rules in play asterisk asterisk due to a late caution within the final two laps the race extended into overtime adding to the high stakes drama as drivers VI for the win under green flag conditions looking ahead to the playoffs asterisk with Burton's win he becomes the 14th different winner this season and the 13th driver to qualify for the playoffs three playoff spots remain up for grabs in the regular season finale at Darlington next weekend ensuring another round of thrilling NASCAR action as the regular season wraps up all eyes will be on the remaining contenders fighting for a spot in the postseason the Nascar Cup series playoffs kickoff on September 8th with the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway remaining NASCAR schedule and playoff information the Nascar Cup series playoffs begin on September 8th with the round of 16 followed by the round of 12 round of eight and the championship four the playoffs will conclude with the Nascar Cup Series championship race at Phoenix raceway on November 10th conclusion asterisk the 2024 Coke Zero sugar 400 at Daytona provided fans with an unforgettable night of racing filled with intense battles dramatic crashes and a remarkable Maiden victory for Harrison Burton with the playoffs just around the corner the excitement continues to build as NASCAR's best drivers prepare for their Championship run