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Matt Wait came from last on the grid to finish 7th in the F-USA Sportbike race at Daytona, taking the combined road race/dirt track Grand National Championship and a $20,000 prize in the process.

Wait’s finish gave him one more point in the title chase than Larry Pegram, who started third and finished third in the race.

Wait was the subject of an acrimonious protest and appeal Saturday after riding his bike back to his garage without immediately reporting to the required post-qualifying dyno check. After all was said and done, Wait was demoted from third on the grid to last.

Final F-USA Grand National Championship points follow:

1. Matt Wait, 110 points
2. Larry Pegram, 109 points
3. Craig Connell, 86 points
4. Michael Barnes, 72 points
5. Cory West, 70 points
6. Glen Schnabel Jr., 67 points
7. Terry Poovey, 65 points
8. Joe Kopp, 63 points
9. Lee Acree, 59 points
10. Jeff Wood, 42 points