Jimmie Johnson finished third in the Daytona 500, his best result in the race since winning in 2013. Johnson, a seven-time Cup Series champion, is now a team owner and driver for Legacy Motor Club. DAYTONA BEACH — Seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson survived last-lap chaos at the Daytona 500 and savored landmark achievements as driver and team owner Sunday night.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has added NASCAR designer to his extensive resume of work beyond basketball, as he has designed the paint scheme for seven-time Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson's car in the Daytona 500.

A pair of NASCAR Cup Series champions were able to secure their places in the starting field for the 67th annual Daytona 500. Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR

Byron, Hendrick Motorsports make it back-to-back wins in NASCAR's biggest race. Three crashes involving 21 cars in the final 17 laps of the Daytona 500 sidelined several top contenders, but the carnage parted for William Bryon,

Jimmie Johnson nearly got Shaquille O’Neal to victory lane at Daytona International Speedway — at least virtually.

Not only did Johnson race through a last-lap accident to finish third, the Legacy Motor Sports Club that Johnson runs posted finishes of 5th and 12th

Jimmie Johnson checks his equipment before Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

The field is stacked with stars including four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson and 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. Here's the latest: Rain has slowed the Daytona 500 after nine laps.

The vision of his true NASCAR future crystalized for Jimmie Johnson at last year’s season finale. He climbed into his Toyota at Phoenix for his ninth, nondescript race of the season when he spotted them on pit road,

Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club enjoyed their best overall performance since the Hall of Famer became the team's majority owner.

Justin Allgaier, left, and Jimmie Johnson talk on the pit road during Wednesday's qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Six drivers and teams, including Justin Allgaier and the No. JR Motorsports team, are still trying to lock their starting spot in for the 2025 Daytona 500. These six competitors will see their hopes rest on their performance in Thursday's Duels.