Michael Annett wins Xfinity Series opener at Daytona
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Michael Annett raced to his first NASCAR national series victory in the Xfinity Series season opener Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.
Annett held off JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier on the final lap. It's the fourth Daytona victory in five years for the team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister.
Allgaier finished second for a 1-2 Chevrolet finish.
Brandon Jones was third in Toyota's debut of the Supra in the Xfinity Series.
Ryan Sieg was fourth in a Chevrolet, followed by Austin Cindric in a Ford for Team Penske.
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