Johnny Sauter takes Truck win in wild Daytona opener

A good kick start to Johnny Sauter's 2018 Camping World Truck Series as he adds his third win to this season opener.

Sauter powered to the lead with eight of 100 laps remaining and fended off several challengers to claim the victory in the NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

Justin Haley was the last challenger, trying to reign on Sauter on the final lap before ending up second.

Joe Nemechek finished third, Ben Rhodes was fourth and Scott Lagasse Jr. completed the top-five.

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This is big. This is the most unbelievable speedway truck I’ve ever driven” - Johnny Sauter

The win is the 18th in Sauter’s Truck career and it ensures that he will advance to this season's playoffs.