With that said, he is more than qualified to talk about what Ryan Blaney did so well in winning the race at Daytona on Saturday night, coming from 13th to 1st in just two laps. His race craft commentary was issued on Sunday’s episode of the Actions Detrimental podcast.

Ryan Blaney — He went from 13th to first in the final two laps to win. He gained five playoff points for the victory. By vaulting from fifth to second in the season standings at the end of the regular season, he gained four additional playoff points. So, he scored nine playoff points Saturday night. A big night for Blaney.

Elliott had a solid run at Daytona, but it wasn't enough to protect his position as the runner-up in the regular season standings. Elliott fell to fourth, and that matters: NASCAR awards bonus points for the top-ten points finishers in the regular season.