McDowell defends Daytona 500 decision not to push Logano
Joey Logano smiles as he talks to members of his crew during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Joey Logano smiles as he talks to members of his crew during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Feb. 16, 2019 12:53 PM EST
Michael McDowell adjusts his helmet before a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Michael McDowell adjusts his helmet before a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Feb. 15, 2019 04:30 PM EST
Denny Hamlin (11) takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)

Denny Hamlin (11) takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)

Feb. 17, 2019 08:44 PM EST