Anthony Alfredo won't race in Daytona 500 after post-Duels inspection failure, DQ | Lit Sports News

Anthony Alfredo’s No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet failed post-race inspection after the Daytona 500 Duels, and Alfredo will not race in the Daytona 500.

NASCAR made the announcement following the duel qualifying races on Feb. 12. BJ McLeod will take his place in the Daytona 500 field.

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Alfredo drove to an 18th-place finish in the second Daytona Duel race, initially making the Daytona 500 as the highest-finishing open entry.

But a cooler hose was found not connected on Alfredo’s car during post-race inspection, Cup Series director Brad Moran said.

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NASCAR Daytona Duels 2026: Our best photos from qualifying races

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet, drives during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Viva Towels Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, lead the field to start Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Viva Towels Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, lead the field to start Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Viva Towels Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, lead the field to start Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Viva Towels Ford, drives during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Viva Towels Ford, drives during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: A general view of racing during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #42 Dollar Tree Toyota, and Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet, race during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: A general view of racing during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, prepares for Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #84 Carvana Toyota, stands during the national anthem prior to Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, spends time with son, Becks Hayden Wallace prior to Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford, looks on prior to Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

McLeod’s No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet did pass post-race inspection, so he will start 38th in the Daytona 500.

This story will be updated.

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