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Backup driver Parker Kligerman claims Xfinity win for Zilisch in Daytona shocker

In a stunning twist, fill-in driver Parker Kligerman won the NASCAR Xfinity race at Daytona while Connor Zilisch watched on from the pit box. Zilisch started the race, but Kligerman took over during the first caution period. He then drove a perfect race, going from last to first to claim — then accidentally snap — the checkered flag in celebration.

JR Motorsports teammates Sammy Smith and Justin Allgaier finished second and third, respectively. This is the first time the winning car was driven by two different drivers in the same race since Denny Hamlin won for Aric Almirola at Milwaukee in 2007!

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