William Byron has faced some strong criticism following his second consecutive win at the Daytona 500, sparking a discussion regarding the role of luck in the race. He's been targeted by critics who argue that luck played a large role in his recent win.

Here's who won the Daytona 500, how much the purse was for this year's race, and just how social media reacted to it.

William Byron is riding high off his historic Daytona 500 win. Was it enough to boost him to the top spot in this week's rankings?

William Byron generally distances himself from social media or the scattered conversations within the state of NASCAR but those concerning