Nasr anchored the win as the constant driver alongside a three-driver rotation, finishing ahead of Action Express Racing’s Cadillac by just over a minute.

Early laps resembled a Daytona 500-style scramble, with spins by Lütke, Vanthoor, and Zitza prompting initial cautions.

Acuras showed pace early but finished farther back amid performance issues for the Meyer Shank squad and its drivers, including IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

The No. 31 Cadillac, initially pole-but-then-disqualified in post-qualifying inspection, pressed hard in the final stages before finishing runner-up to Nasr’s Porsche.

In GTD, the No. 57 Windward Racing Mercedes-AMG won by 1.3 seconds over the No. 44 Aston Martin in a tight late duel.

Porsche Penske Motorsports capped a third straight Rolex 24 at Daytona victory, this time with the No. 7 Porsche 963 driven by Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer, and Laurin Heinrich.

Update coverage and full results were forthcoming after the race.

Looking ahead, IMSA’s 2026 schedule continues with Sebring in March, while Daytona hosts NASCAR’s Daytona 500 events in mid-February, including pole, duel races, and the 65th Daytona 500.

The podium was completed by the No. 31 Cadillac and the No. 24 BMW Team WRT, rounding out the top three in a competitive race.

Fog set a defining tone for the night, triggering a lengthy caution that extended the race and set a new record for caution duration.

The Rolex 24 is treated as the unofficial start of the motorsports season, showcasing a large, diverse field and no clear pre-race favorite.

This year’s event featured about 60 cars from 12 automakers, with 228 drivers from 32 countries, underscoring the global breadth of the series.