Worth the wait: Byron wins in wild Daytona 500

William Byron edged out a win on a caution to emerge victorious in a hectic and delayed opening to the 2024 season. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240220) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240220) Top Story William Byron edged out a win on a caution to emerge victorious in a hectic and delayed opening to the 2024 season. - Josh B. 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