As is typically the case with restrictor-plate races, the Daytona 500 always has an element of unpredictability. Though it's often an elite driver who ultimately earns the checkered flag (the last five winners of the Daytona 500 have all finished at least third in a Cup Series in their career), it's usually a wild ride to get to that point. Wrecks are expected, cautions are frequent and lead changes are the norm. Last season, for example, all four of the restrictor-plate races were among the Top 8 in total lead changes. This makes for an entertaining race, but in terms of DFS, it means that sleepers and value picks have even more potential. Starting position is vitally important for NASCAR DraftKings (scoring is based on place differential), and the lineup won't be finalized until Thursday night, so this is still a preliminary look, but you can click through the gallery for a rundown of some of the best potential bargains for this year's Great American Race. Just know that if any of the following drivers end up starting near the front, they are much less appealing. You can also click here for more DFS analysis. (Getty)
Austin Dillon
Price: $8,200
Dillon has yet to a secure a win through three seasons as a full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, but with four Top-5's last season, it's only a matter of time before he secures that elusive victory. And whenever it does happen, it's likely to happen at Daytona. The 26-year-old has two Top-10's--including a pole--at the Daytona 500 in the last three years, he was the only driver to pick up a Top-10 finish in each of the four restrictor-place races last year, and he has piled up 11 Top-15's in 12 restrictor-plate races since his rookie season in 2014. He loves plate racing, and he's certainly in the mix here despite the mid-tier price. (Getty)
Daniel Suarez
Price: $7,700
Many will be apprehensive about using a rookie driver in his first official NASCAR Cup Series race, but Suarez has a couple things going for him. He's talented--he's fresh off winning the 2016 Xfinity Series title--and he has better equipment than most rookies, having taken over for Carl Edwards. There are plenty of things working against him, but he clocked the sixth-fastest time in practice last week, so there is certainly potential here. It's not advised to have a ton of exposure to him, but in GPP formats, he's worth a dart throw. (Getty)
Trevor Bayne
Price: $6,800
In his career at restrictor-plate tracks, Bayne has one win (the 2011 Daytona 500), two Top-5's (the second came last year at Daytona's summer race) and five Top-10's. On all other tracks combined, he has zero wins, one Top-5 and five Top-10's. This is clearly a style that suits him very well, and unless he ends up starting close to the front, he should have little trouble providing good value here. (Getty)
Ty Dillon
Price: $6,200
While Austin has the better shot of winning, younger brother Ty may ultimately provide the best value at just $6,200. He clocked the 12th-fastest time during qualifying and despite being a rookie, he has some experience with two prior appearance in the Daytona 500. He could be a sneaky bet for a Top-20 finish. (Getty)
Michael McDowell
Price: $5,800
McDowell has four career Top-10's. Three of those have come at Daytona, including one in the summer race last year. Overall, he has piled up six Top-15 finishes at restrictor-plate races, and if he starts somewhere outside the Top 30 as expected, he'll carry some nice DFS upside. (Getty)
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