On Saturday night, NASCAR raced at Daytona International Speedway. The regular-season finale was the last opportunity for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to claim their spot in the 2025 playoffs.
Ryan Blaney drove to victory lane in a thrilling ending. They were four wide at the finish line.
3.297 million viewers tuned in on average with a rating of 1.76. The numbers were first reported by Adam Stern.
The race was the second most-watched sporting event of the weekend. The Tour Championship took the top spot.
Daytona Results: August 23, 2025 (NASCAR Cup Series)
August 23, 2025
Viewers: 3.29M
Rating: 1.76
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August 24, 2024
Viewers: 3.5M
Rating: 1.9
NBC
August 26, 2023
Viewers: 3.26M
Rating: 1.8
NBC
August 28, 2022 (Rain)
Viewers: 1.4M
Rating: 0.88
CNBC
August 28, 2021
Viewers: 3.92M
Rating: 2.25
NBC
August 29, 2020
Viewers: 3.86M
Rating: 2.41
NBC
July 7, 2019 (Rain)
Viewers: 3.28M
Rating: 2.12
NBC
July 7, 2018
Viewers: 4.43M
Rating: 2.72
NBC
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