It would be understandable for Bubba Wallace to be frustrated on Sunday.
The 23XI Racing driver led for much of the race at the Daytona 500. However, he was unable to pull away with the victory. Wallace ended up finishing in 10th place, earning 37 Cup Series points.
He was disappointed.
“I thought this was our week, the best 500 I’ve ever had, and come up short, (stinks),” Wallace said.
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However, while Wallace failed to get the win, his teammate, Tyler Reddick, ended up getting the checkered flag and the huge victory.
"Just incredible how it all played out. Just true Daytona madness," Reddick said. "I've already lost my voice from screaming. Never thought I'd be Daytona 500 champion."
Wallace, meanwhile, was all class, praising his teammate despite being frustrated with his own performance.
"I don't want my emotions to take away from the monumental day they just accomplished. Happy birthday, MJ. That's a massive birthday present," Wallace said. "I thought this was our week, the best 500 I've ever had, and come up short, sucks.
"Led a lot of laps, lap leader, I believe. It was a good day for us, but damn. Try again next year."
NASCAR fans praising Wallace for showing class
"It’s coming Bubba! It’s all about timing! Nothing and I mean nothing to do with your driving! You’re always at the front of the pack! It will come!💯," one fan wrote.
"Well said, Bubba. Way to be a good teammate!" one fan added.
"Good for Bubba Wallace, man. That can't be easy. But he's showing all class on Sunday evening," one fan added.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, meanwhile, will continue next weekend.