Devin Moran secured a thrilling $25,000 victory at the Wieland Winter Nationals finale at Ocala Speedway, outdueling Jonathan Davenport in the 50-lap main event. Starting from seventh position, Moran captured his third series win of the season and 18th career Lucas Oil victory.

The Dresden, Ohio native made his winning move with approximately 12 laps remaining, using the high line in turns one and two to pass Davenport after multiple lead exchanges. Davenport finished second, followed by defending series champion Ricky Thornton Jr., Brandon Overton, and Garrett Alberson.

Moran's Double Down Motorsports Longhorn Chassis, powered by a Clements Racing Engine, proved dominant in the closing stages. "I just gassed on it. This is why we come to Florida for Speedweeks," said Moran in Victory Lane. "We put on one hell of a show for the crowd here and everyone watching home."

Davenport, who led the most laps (37), attributed his second-place finish to tire choice: "We went with a soft tire, and I think we were the only car in the field to do so. I probably wouldn't have gotten the lead without it, but I couldn't really move around a lot late in the race."

Race Statistics:

• Duration: 35 minutes 27 seconds
• Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (1-37), Devin Moran (38-50)
• Cautions: 6
• Top 5: Moran, Davenport, Thornton Jr., Overton, Alberson
• Hard Charger: Ross Robinson (Advanced 12 Positions)
• Fastest Lap: Brandon Sheppard (Lap 16 | 15.434 seconds)

The victory marked Moran's third career win at Ocala Speedway and showcased the track's versatility, with multiple racing lines available throughout the event.

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