+

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Close
HomeQuizzoneWhatsappShare Flash Reads
 

Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500, Danica Patrick Finishes Eighth

Feb 25, 2013, 03:29 IST

Jimmie Johnson became the tenth driver to win multiple Daytona 500s when he held off a flurry of surging drivers on the final lap. But the story of the day was Danica Patrick who had a strong showing with her eighth place finish.

Advertisement

Patrick was in the top ten most of the race and was third as the final lap started. However, she got caught up towards the top of the track as other cars surged below her and she fell off the pace before the checkered flag.

Danica's eighth place finish was the highest ever for a woman at the Daytona 500. She also became the first woman to ever lead a lap at the Daytona 500 when she crossed the start-finish line first on lap 90.

Here's video of the final lap (via Fox)...

Advertisement

You are subscribed to notifications!
Looks like you've blocked notifications!
Next Article