While exiting Turn 2 on the final lap of the second Duel that sets the grid for the Daytona 500, leader Logano came under attack from Chris Buescher, who darted to the inside to attempt a pass.
In response, 2015 Daytona 500 winner Logano attempted to block Buescher’s advance but instead got hit from behind and was spun into the outside wall, which caused significant damage to his #22 Penske Ford.
RFK Racing Ford driver Buescher was leading at the time of the resulting caution and was declared the winner, while Logano was left as the first driver to move to a backup car.
He will will now start Sunday’s NASCAR Cup season-opener from the rear of the field.
When asked what happened, Logano said: “Driver screwed up, that’s really all there is to it.
“I thought I was still clear and the run came a lot quicker than I thought it would. I tried to block it a little bit and just got a tag in the left-rear and off it went.
“It’s my fault. It stinks because it tore up our…
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