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Daytona 500 starting lineup, driver analysis: your must-read race guide

Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch have all won races during Speedweeks and will be the favorites in Sunday's 58th Daytona 500.

But they will have plenty of challengers, including 2015 winner Joey Logano. What to expect? Crashes, crashes and more crashes.

MORE: Daytona 500 winners | Expert picks for Daytona, 2016 Cup season

Here's the race's starting lineup and a look at each driver and team. TV coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Fox.

1. Chase Elliott, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet — A big moment for Bill's son and Jeff Gordon's replacement as he leads the field to the green flag.