• Login
  • Register
Speedcafe.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • SUPERCARS
  • F1
  • MOTOGP
  • NASCAR
  • INDYCAR
  • GT & ENDURANCE
  • KARTING
  • RALLY
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • Feed
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
Speedcafe.com
  • Supercars
  • F1
  • NASCAR
  • IndyCar
  • GT & Endurance
  • Karting
  • Bikes
  • Rally
Home NASCAR

Keselowski wins from last in Daytona Clash

Daniel Herrero
Daniel Herrero
12 Feb 2018
Daniel Herrero
//
12 Feb 2018
// NASCAR
A A
0
Keselowski wins from last in Daytona Clash

A Team Penske one-two pic: NASCAR Twitter

Brad Keselowski has come from last on the grid to lead Team Penske to a one-two finish in the NASCAR season-opening Clash at Daytona.

The Penske Fords locked out the top three for much of the last third of the 75-lap race, Keselowski leading Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano.

It was Logano who ended up second and Blaney fourth, with Kurt Busch in the #41 Stewart-Haas Ford the man in the middle.

Jimmie Johnson, however, crashed out of the Clash for the seventh year straight in a final-lap bingle.

Pole-sitter Austin Dillon, fellow front-row starter Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott all took turns in the lead early on before Logano moved into top spot just prior to the first Competition Caution on Lap 25.

Keselowski led Blaney away after the pit stop shuffle before an unscheduled Caution on Lap 34 when Jamie McMurray slapped the wall after the lightest of touches from Kurt Busch.

Elliott had the lead for the restart but Keselowski swept around him almost immediately, despite the former getting a push from Hamlin.

Keselowski was soon joined by Blaney, who helped keep his team-mate ahead of Martin Truex Jnr on Lap 43.

The race then developed into something of a holding pattern, with the field waiting until the very last lap to make their moves.

Blaney moved low and Logano high at Turn 1, the former losing ground.

On the back straight, Kyle Larson gave Kurt Busch a helpful push but then nudged Johnson harder.

A second hit, perhaps due to contact behind from Kyle Busch, unloaded the #48 Hendrick Chevrolet and turned it into the wall.

Larson, who pulled off a huge save when he got loose on Lap 6, ultimately took 10th.

The Speedweeks continue on Thursday night (local time) with the two Duels.

Meanwhile, Dale Earnhardt Jnr’s replacement Alex Bowman has taken pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500, when he will start alongside Hamlin.

VIDEO: Final lap

VIDEO: Brad Keselowski post-race interview

Results: The Clash, Daytona International Speedway

Pos Num Driver Make Laps Led Status
1 2 Brad Keselowski Ford 75 43 Running
2 22 Joey Logano Ford 75 1 Running
3 41 Kurt Busch Ford 75 0 Running
4 12 Ryan Blaney Ford 75 0 Running
5 3 Austin Dillon Chevrolet 75 3 Running
6 11 Denny Hamlin Toyota 75 8 Running
7 18 Kyle Busch Toyota 75 0 Running
8 20 Erik Jones Toyota 75 0 Running
9 4 Kevin Harvick Ford 75 2 Running
10 42 Kyle Larson Chevrolet 75 2 Running
11 31 Ryan Newman Chevrolet 75 0 Running
12 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet 74 0 Running
13 9 Chase Elliott Chevrolet 74 17 Running
14 78 Martin Truex Jnr Toyota 74 0 Running
15 95 Kasey Kahne Chevrolet 74 0 Running
16 17 Ricky Stenhouse Jnr Ford 73 0 Running
17 1 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet 43 0 Crash

Get the latest NASCAR news, stats and betting insights at MotorRacing.com

Speedcafe Network 100 - logo representing the directory of leading suppliers to the motorsport industry in Australia

List your business today!

Btuned logo: specialists in servicing, repairs, upgrades and diagnostics for European vehicles. We are located in North Lakes at our purpose-built premises.

Btuned Euro Specialist

Automotive & Performance

Btuned is a premier European vehicle specialist based in North Lakes, Queensland, servicing clients across Australia’s Eastern Seaboard. With over 45 years of combined hands-on experience—including decades of factory training with brands like BMW, MINI,...

Btuned is a premier European vehicle specialist based in North Lakes, Queensland, servicing clients across Australia’s Eastern Seaboard. With over 45 years of combined hands-on...

Discussion about this post

[postcode_search_form]

Latest from Torquecafe

Luxury brand reveals rear-drive, twin-turbo V8 coupe

16 November 2025

We drive the latest luxury newcomer – is it worth your attention?

16 November 2025

Latest Podcasts

PODCAST: Whincup steps back, Davison future + full grid locked in

14 November 2025

PODCAST: Grassroots Racing Special Edition

12 November 2025

Related Articles

The updated ZL1 Carbon Performance-based Chevrolet Camaro for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series.

Chevrolet reveals updated Camaro styling for NASCAR

NASCAR
2 days ago
NASCAR
0
Austin Cindric inside the Tickford garage. Image: InSyde Media

NASCAR star Cindric gets straight into the action at Sandown

Supercars
2 days ago
Supercars
0
Platinum Partner

Latest & Trending News

Tree brings a sudden end to Hillclimb

National
16 November 2025
National
0

PHOTOS: Sunday at the Sandown 500

Photo Galleries
16 November 2025
Photo Galleries
0
Cameron Waters clashed with Will Brown during Sunday's Supercars race at the Sandown 500.

‘Very simple’: Baird explains key detail in Waters penalty

Supercars
16 November 2025
Supercars
0
Cameron Waters and Matthew Payne made wheel-to-wheel contact during Sunday's Sandown 500 race.

Payne questions Waters’ ‘dirty’ championship-ending move

Supercars
16 November 2025
Supercars
0
Broc Feeney won Sunday's Supercars race at the Penrite Oil Sandown 500.

Feeney wins dramatic Sandown finale to seal title shot

Supercars
16 November 2025
Supercars
0
Kai Allen. Image: InSyde Media

Inaugural Supercars Grand Final contenders locked in

Supercars
16 November 2025
Supercars
0

Advertisement

Pirtek Poll

POLL: Was Oscar Piastri unfairly penalised for Brazil crash?

Vote View Results Past polls
Pirtek Poll
View past polls
2025 Supercars Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Broc Feeney
Red Bull Ampol Racing
88 12 14 4150
2
Chaz Mostert
Mobil 1 Optus Racing
25 1 1 4120
3
Matthew Payne
Penrite Racing
19 4 1 4096
4
Cam Waters
Monster Castrol Racing
6 3 3 4078
5
Will Brown
Red Bull Ampol Racing
1 2 1 4066
2025 Formula 1 Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Lando Norris (GBR)
McLaren
4 8 6 390
2
Oscar Piastri (AUS)
McLaren
81 7 5 366
3
Max Verstappen (NED)
Red Bull
1 5 7 341
4
George Russell (GBR)
Mercedes
63 2 2 276
5
Charles Leclerc (MON)
Ferrari
16 0 1 214
[instagram-feed feed=2]
Support the partners that support Speedcafe
Truck Assist R & J Batteries Pirtek Mobil Super Supercheap Auto Michelin Meguiars coates KTM FORD ACDelco parcelprotect become a partner
AASA PPQ Authentic Collectables sportsnetholidays nuevasolutions bathurst
Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.
Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally.
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

ACDELCO

Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Your daily racing fix - Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box

SUBSCRIBE
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

XPEL

ACDELCO

Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Our Team    /  Advertise with us  /  Privacy Policy

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

[mailpoet_form id=”28″]