Daytona 500 2015 Results: Winner, Highlights and Updated Sprint Cup Standings

The 2015 NASCAR season kicked off with another thrilling edition of the Daytona 500. A trio of Hendrick Motorsports drivers began in the front of the pack, but when the dust settled, 24-year-old Joey Logano headed to Victory Lane following a green-white-checkered finish. Superspeedway races are always chock-full of intensity, but anxiety surrounding the 57th Great American Race had been building up all week following numerous wrecks in qualifying and practices. It seemed like a race only a veteran could win, but, instead, it marked the first for young Logano. Here's a look at his trip to Victory Lane: Speaking of veterans, defending Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the favorite at Daytona for many spectators and oddsmakers. He app...

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