Daytona Budweiser Duels 2015: Live Results, Standings and Analysis

Hendrick Motorsports dominated the Budweiser Duels at Daytona International Speedway Thursday night, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson earned a victory in their respective races.  Earnhardt Jr. won the first duel after he started the 60-lap race in last place. The driver of the No. 88 car used a terrific move on lap 43 to get past Matt Kenseth and earn the third position on Sunday's starting grid.  Jeff Gordon, who won the pole during Sunday's qualifying session, finished second in Duel 1, while Joey Logano, Tony Stewart and Clint Bowyer rounded out the top five.  Beyond the top five, a few younger drivers clinched their places in the big race with finishes in the top 15. Landon Cassill, Cole Whitt, Michael McDowell, J...

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