Daly, a late entry from boxer Floyd Mayweather's The Money Team to drive its No. 50 Chevrolet, has little NASCAR experience having only started four races across its three divisions since 2018.
The 31-year-old had to race his way into the 40-car field in the second of two 150-mile qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway, but his odds of making the cut appeared slim.
