On lap 2 of the 2012 Daytona 500, Elliott Sadler tapped Jimmie Johnson from behind which turned his car sideways and into the wall. Johnson was then hit broadside by David Ragan who had nowhere to go.
In the 2012 Daytona 500, David Ragan was the first driver out of the race (lap 1) and finished 43rd. Jimmie Johnson, who was involved in the same accident, finished 42nd.
Yes, Johnson lost 25 drivers points and Jeff Gordon lost 25 owners points.
Between 2008 and 2012, Jimmie Johnson won 27 Nascar Sprint Cup Series races.
In 2012, Jimmie Johnson competed in 36 Nascar Sprint Cup Series races.
2012 payout to the last three drivers are 41. Robby Gordon $268,150 42. Jimmie Johnson $327,149 and 43. David Ragan $267,637.
The 2012 Daytona 500 was won by Matt Kenseth.
There were 10 cautions for 42 laps in the 2012 Daytona 500.
The Daytona 500 was on FOX.
Click on the link below to see the driver's earnings from the 2012 Daytona 500.
The #4 car wasn't driven in the 2012 Daytona 500.
Can Do The Legacy of Jimmie Heuga - 2012 was released on: USA: 10 April 2012 (Aspen Short Film Festival)
Danica Patrick started 29th in the 2012 Daytona 500. She finished 38th.