Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Daytona International Speedway
Broadcast: NBC | Streaming: Peacock, Fubo, Sling, DirecTV
Race Overview
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is the final regular-season race of the NASCAR Cup Series, and it’s set to deliver high-stakes drama under the lights at Daytona. With two playoff spots still unclaimed, expect aggressive racing, surprise moves, and the ever-present threat of the “Big One” on this legendary 2.5-mile superspeedway. This 160-lap, 400-mile showdown is known for its chaotic finishes and last-lap heroics. With all 40 grid slots filled, including entries from Austin Hill, Joey Gase, Casey Mears, and B.J. McLeod, the field is stacked.
Drivers to Watch
| Driver | Odds to Win | Notes |
| Joey Logano | +1000 | Looking for his second win of the season |
| Austin Cindric | +1100 | Strong Daytona history; won Talladega this spring |
| Chase Elliott | +1100 | Seeking redemption after recent setbacks |
| Ryan Blaney | +1100 | Starts on the pole; top-tier superspeedway racer |
| William Byron | +1200 | Daytona 500 winner; clinched regular-season title |
| Chris Buescher | +1800 | Won this race in 2023; top 10 in 4 of last 5 Daytona starts |
| Brad Keselowski | +1200 | Veteran with strong Daytona pedigree |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | +1600 | Aggressive style suits Daytona; two wins here |
Playoff Implications
William Byron has clinched the regular-season championship.
Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman, and Brad Keselowski are still hunting for their first wins of the year.
A new winner from outside the top 16 could shake up the playoff grid dramatically.
Track Trends & Strategy
Daytona’s pack racing and drafting dynamics make teamwork critical—expect manufacturer alliances and late-race pushes.
Pit strategy and timing of cautions will be decisive, especially with the likelihood of overtime finishes.
Weather delays canceled qualifying, so the grid was set by NASCAR’s metric formula.
Sleeper Picks & Wildcards
Ty Gibbs (+4500): Finished fifth in this race last year—could surprise again
Ryan Preece (+3000): Has had winning-speed cars here before—don’t count him out
Alex Bowman (+2200): Starts second; needs a win to lock in playoff berth
Chase Briscoe (+2800): Pole sitter in 2023; led 67 laps in last year’s race
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 isn’t just a race—it’s a last-chance brawl for playoff survival. With superspeedway chaos, strategic gambles, and emotional stakes at an all-time high, Saturday night at Daytona promises fireworks from start to finish.
DRIVER ODDS
Joey Logano + 1000
Chase Elliott + 1100
Austin Cindric + 1100
Ryan Blaney + 1100
Brad Keselowski + 1200
William Byron + 1200
Kyle Busch + 1500
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. + 1600
Christopher Bell + 1700
Kyle Larson + 1700
Chris Buescher + 1800
Denny Hamlin + 2000
Bubba Wallace + 2000
Tyler Reddick + 2000
Daniel Suarez + 2200
Alex Bowman + 2200
Ross Chastain + 2200
Ryan Preece + 2500
Chase Briscoe + 2800
Josh Berry + 3000
Carson Hocevar + 3500
Austin Dillon + 4000
Ty Gibbs + 4000
Michael McDowell + 4000
Erik Jones + 4500
Todd Gilliland + 5500
Noah Gragson + 5500
John Hunter Nemechek + 6000
Cole Custer + 6500
AJ Allmendinger + 6500
Zane Smith + 6500
Ty Dillon + 6500
Shane Van Gisbergen + 6500
Justin Haley + 6500
Austin Hill + 8000
Riley Herbst + 9000
Cody Ware + 13000
BJ McLeod + 15000
Joey Gase + 20000
Casey Mears + 20000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
