Ryan Preece Commends Shane van Gisbergen After Ousting Him from Chase

Ryan Preece, the Daytona winner, acknowledged Shane van Gisbergen's racing talent after surpassing him for the final spot in the Chase.

Preece faced a challenging situation, needing to overcome a 31-point deficit to van Gisbergen, who had won Stage 1 while Preece struggled. However, Preece managed to secure victory in the race, marking his first win in 249 NASCAR Cup starts, which allowed him to displace van Gisbergen from the Chase.

Preece expressed confidence in his ability to qualify for the Chase by winning, highlighting the significance of the points awarded for race victories. He praised van Gisbergen as an exceptional driver, particularly on road courses, and noted the competitive nature of their race. Van Gisbergen, upon his elimination, congratulated Preece's team on pit road.