Zane Smith Vows Daytona 500 Payback After Heartbreaking Near-Miss and Chase Elliott’s Block
Zane Smith is determined to seek payback at next year’s Daytona 500 after a heartbreaking near-win this season. Despite strategically pushing Chase Elliott to the front, Smith’s shot at victory slipped away in a chaotic final lap, leaving him with a P6 finish. His strong performance, including a stage win, has placed his Front Row Motorsports team fourth in the early championship standings, giving his Daytona result significant postseason value under NASCAR’s restored Chase for the Championship format.