RACE RECAP
Corey Heim delivered a commanding performance in the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway, converting a 3rd-place starting position into a trip to victory lane. The No. 11 led 2 laps on the day and scored 64.2 fantasy points. The margin of victory was Caution.
Giovanni Ruggiero (No. 17) finished second after starting 34th โ an impressive climb of 32 positions, while Ty Majeski (No. 98) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Ben Rhodes captured Stage 1. The race featured 30 lead changes among 12 drivers โ Chandler Smith led a race-high 34 laps but couldn't convert track dominance into the victory. The drafting chess match played out across the high-banked oval, with positions shuffling constantly through the pack.
The biggest mover of the race was Giovanni Ruggiero (No. 17), who charged from 34th to 2nd โ a gain of 32 positions that made the No. 17 one of the top fantasy value plays. Timmy Hill also impressed, climbing from 33rd to 11th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 5 drivers failed to finish. Rajah Caruth (started 13th) was collected in an accident after completing 82 laps, and Clay Greenfield (started 9th) was collected in an accident after completing 68 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Corey Heim led all scorers with 64.2 points, followed by Chandler Smith (48.4) and Ty Majeski (46).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $0 | 1 | 128.40 2 ร 64.20 | |
B | $0 | 6 | 84.70 1.75 ร 48.40 | |
C | $0 | 3 | 69.00 1.5 ร 46.00 | |
D | $0 | 4 | 52.13 1.25 ร 41.70 | |
E | $0 | 20 | 38.20 1 ร 38.20 |


