William Byron snuck into Victory Lane Sunday, giving Hendrick Motorsports a record-setting Daytona 500 win. He took the lead after a last-lap crash.

William Byron beat a Jeff Gordon record Sunday. He also helped Hendrick Motorsports break a tie for first place in Daytona 500 wins.

Thanks to one more crash, Byron used a clean ride on his final lap to escape the chaos and race to his second straight Daytona 500 victory.

William Byron has faced some strong criticism following his second consecutive win at the Daytona 500, sparking a discussion regarding the role of luck in the race. He's been targeted by critics who argue that luck played a large role in his recent win.

William Byron generally distances himself from social media or the scattered conversations within the state of NASCAR but those concerning