Ryan Blaney wins back-to-back races with victory at Daytona

Ryan Blaney ended the NASCAR regular season finale with a win in what's been a career-year for the Hartford, Ohio native.

In a night-time, competitive Coke Zero Sugar 400, Blaney took advantage of an overtime restart, taking the lead from Chris Buescher.

The race ended under caution after a massive accident triggered a field-clearing finish.

Blaney enters the 16-man playoff field with three wins, only behind Kyle Larson.  He also gives Team Penske a second win in as many races, following an impressive finish at Michigan.

The victory moves Blaney to second in the Cup series standngs.

The three-race round of 16 begins at Darlington Raceway next weekend.