NASCAR: Sugarlands Shine 250

Oct 12, 2019; Talladega, AL, USA; NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series driver Natalie Decker (54) looks on prior to the Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Niece Motorsports' Natalie Decker was grinning widely before she arrived at the many microphones and reporters ready to interview her following a historic run in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series season opener Friday night at Daytona International Speedway.

Decker, 22, of Eagle River, Wis., finished fifth in the NextEra Energy 250 -- the highest ever finish for a female driver in series history. She wasn't aware of that fact when she first approached the large crowd waiting to get her reaction.

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