Homestead Race Results: February 28, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)

NASCAR race results from Homestead-Miami Speedway

Today, the NASCAR Cup Series unloads in Homestead, Florida. It’s the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

View full 2021 Homestead results below.

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Hamlin was scheduled to start from the pole position. However, he’ll be going to the tail for unapproved adjustments.

Joey Logano and Christopher Bell fill the new front row. 267 laps of stock car racing are up next…

NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway - Christopher Bell, Joey Logano
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on February 28, 2021 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Homestead Race
Stage 1 – Report

Laps: 80 (1-80 / 267)

Green flag, Logano is clear into turn one as they run three wide for 2nd. Kevin Harvick takes the runner up spot.

Lap 11, Brad Keselowski is on the bumper of Logano in the battle for the lead. Keselowski sidedrafts off turn four, he then drives it deep to the bottom lane in turn one and completes the pass.

Competition caution

Lap 26, the competition caution is out.

Green, Keselowski and Busch run even into turn one and off turn two. Keselowski has the advantage on the outside into turn three and he holds the lead.

Lap 50, Chris Buescher is all over the bumper of Keselowski for the race lead. Keselowski is glued to the outside lane.

Keselowski gets loose into turn one and Buescher has a run. Side by side into turn three, Buescher drives it deep to the bottom and he clears him to shut the door off turn four, Buescher leads.

Lap 64, James Davison is on fire and the caution is out.

NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway - Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Dent Wizard Ford, and Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on February 28, 2021 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Green, Keselowski and Bueascher run even off turn two as they fight for space behind them. Keselowski takes the lead away.

2 to go in stage one, Buescher and Keselowski trade side drafts into turn one. Buescher drives it deep to the bottom, slides up and clears Keselowski.

Chris Buescher wins stage one at Homestead-Miami Speedway!

Homestead Race Results – Stage 1 : 1. Chris Buescher; 2. Brad Keselowski; 3. Martin Truex Jr; 4. William Byron; 5. Alex Bowman; 6. Kyle Larson; 7. Joey Logano; 8. Chase Elliott; 9. Kurt Busch; 10. Austin Dillon;

Homestead Race
Stage 2 – Report

Laps: 80 (81-160 / 267)

Green flag on stage two, Buescher and Keselowski run even into turn one. Buescher wins the battle to take the lead.

Chase Elliott is charging to the front. He drives right by Keselowski and Buescher. Elliott leads for the first time today.

Lap 93, Buescher has run back to the rear bumper of Elliott. He dives to the inside in turn three and clears him, Buescher returns to the lead.

Lap 120, Martin Truex Jr has caught the bumper of Buescher. He has a run into turn one, Truex to the inside and clear. Green flag pit stops are underway.

Lap 124, the pit cycle is complete. Martin Truex Jr leads Buescher by 4 seconds.

Lap 153, Corey LaJoie is up in smoke and the caution is out.

This will be a one lap shootout to the stage win.

Green, Truex noses ahead of Hamlin into turn one but Hamlin pulls even off turn two.

Hamlin drives it deep to the bottom in turn one! He slides across the nose of his teammate and forces Truex Jr to checkup. Both of the Toyotas stall and William Byron drives by them on the inside.

William Byron wins stage two at Homestead-Miami Speedway!

Homestead Race Results – Stage 2 : 1. William Byron; 2. Denny Hamlin; 3. Martin Truex Jr; 4. Kurt Busch; 5. Kyle Larson; 6. Chris Buescher; 7. Kevin Harvick; 8. Ryan Blaney; 9. Alex Bowman; 10. Brad Keselowski;

William Byron at Homestead-Miami Speedway - NASCAR Cup Series
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on February 28, 2021 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Homestead Race
Stage 3 – Report

Laps: 107 (161-267 / 267)

Martin Truex Jr returns to the pit lane, despite only running a single lap.

Green flag on stage three, William Byron leads into turn one. Hamlin holds 2nd. Truex Jr is flying through the field with 1 lap fresher tires, he’s up to 5th!

Lap 180, Larson slides Hamlin to take over 2nd. Byron leads by 1.3 seconds.

Lap 198, Almirola closes the door on Blaney but Blaney is already there. Almirola shoves Blaney into the wall and both cars have heavy damage.

Lap 200, The caution is out for derbis.

Lead change in pits

Byron leads the field to the pit lane. Slow stop for Byron as Larson wins the race to the pit exit!

Pit Penalty: Hamlin has been caught speeding on the pit lane. He’ll go to the tail of the field.

Green, Truex Jr gets the jump on the outside but Larson fights back into the inside into turn one. They remain side by side into turn three but Truex Jr takes the lead on the outside. Byron slips by as well.

58 to go, Larson gives a push to Byron. Byron to the race lead.

40 to go, Kurt Busch pits from 4th with a loose wheel.

20 to go, Byron leads Larson by over 4 seconds.

15 to go, Reddick is on a charge to the front. He’s glued to the outside wall and up to 4th but he needs a caution.

4 to go, 2nd, 3rd and 4th run bumper to bumper. Reddick brushes the wall as he works to the right rear of Truex for 3rd but he gets loose as he dives into the next corner.

3 to go, Truex gets loose and Reddick takes 3rd away.

2 to go, Reddick slides Larson for 2nd!

At the front, William Byron cruises to the win at Homestead-Miami Speedway!

William Byron wins at Homestead-Miami Speedway - NASCAR Cup Series
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on February 28, 2021 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Homestead-Miami Speedway
Race Results
February 28, 2021
NASCAR Cup Series

Pos | Driver

1. William Byron
2. Tyler Reddick
3. Martin Truex Jr
4. Kyle Larson
5. Kevin Harvick
6. Michael McDowell
7. Ryan Newman
8. Kurt Busch
9. Alex Bowman
10. Kyle Busch
11. Denny Hamlin
12. Austin Dillon
13. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
14. Chase Elliott
15. Daniel Suarez
16. Brad Keselowski
17. Ross Chastain
18. Chase Briscoe
19. Chris Buescher
20. Christopher Bell
21. Ryan Preece
22. Bubba Wallace
23. Cole Custer
24. Anthony Alfredo
25. Joey Logano
26. Justin Haley
27. Erik Jones
28. Matt DiBenedetto
29. Ryan Blaney
30. Aric Almirola
31. Garrett Smithley
32. Cody Ware
33. Josh Bilicki
34. BJ McLeod
35. Quin Houff
36. Corey LaJoie
37. James Davison
38. Timmy Hill

William Byron in victory lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway - NASCAR Cup Series
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on February 28, 2021 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR Cup Series
Point Standings

Pos | Driver | Points | Wins

1. Denny Hamlin
139

2. Kevin Harvick
119

3. Joey Logano
108

4. Michael McDowell
106 | 1 Win

5. Chase Elliott
105

6. Kurt Busch
104

7. Christopher Bell
99 | 1 Win

8. Kyle Larson
97

9. Martin Truex Jr
96

10. Brad Keselowski
95

11. Austin Dillon
90

12. Ryan Preece
90

13. William Byron
76 | 1 Win

14. Cole Custer
68

15. Chris Buescher
67

16. Bubba Wallace
67

17. Alex Bowman
65

18. Kyle Busch
62

19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
62

20. Ryan Newman
56

21. Ross Chastain
53

22. Daniel Suarez
47

23. Tyler Reddick
46

24. Ryan Blaney
45

25. Chase Briscoe
42

26. Aric Almirola
40

27. Corey LaJoie
39

28. Erik Jones
34

29. Anthony Alfredo
33

30. Jamie McMurray
30

31. Josh Bilicki
18

32. Joey Gase
17

33. James Davison
15

34. Matt DiBenedetto
14

35. Quin Houff
11

36. Kaz Grala
9

37. Scott Heckert
9

38. David Ragan
4

39. Derrike Cope
1

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