NATALIE DECKER Completes All 104 Laps for 22nd Place Finish at Daytona

August 23, 2025

by The Associated Press // from wtop.com

• NATALIE DECKER finished 22nd out of 38 drivers at Daytona International Speedway, starting from 38th position and completing all 104 laps in her Chevrolet. While the finish might not grab headlines, completing every lap at Daytona’s notorious superspeedway is no small feat – this track has a way of collecting even the most experienced drivers in spectacular fashion.
• The race saw 22 lead changes among 10 different drivers, with multiple accidents taking out several competitors including Austin Hill, Christian Eckes, and Matt DiBenedetto. DECKER managed to avoid the chaos that plagued other drivers, demonstrating the kind of racecraft and patience that keeps you in contention when others are heading to the garage.
• Connor Zilisch took the victory after a dominant performance, leading twice for 12 laps total and claiming his seventh win of the season. The result puts him just three points behind championship leader Justin Allgaier with 866 and 863 points respectively, setting up what should be an intense battle for the title.

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