Kyle Busch faced significant criticism from NASCAR veteran Kyle Petty after a near-victory at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona, where he lost the lead in the final lap to Harrison Burton. Petty highlighted Busch's failure to anticipate aggressive tactics from competitors, questioning his adaptability and suggesting he should study past races to improve his strategy. Despite holding the lead, Busch succumbed to a late push by Burton, who secured the win and a playoff spot, while Busch's chances of making the playoffs dwindled as he sits 106 points below the cutoff. Kevin Harvick remains optimistic about Busch's playoff prospects, but pressure mounts as the regular season concludes. With only one win at Daytona since 2008, Busch's inexperience on superspeedways has become a focal point of discussion. The upcoming race at Darlington presents Busch with a critical opportunity to redeem himself and possibly secure a playoff berth.