Less than first place, more than third place. The prize winnings are split based upon a number of factors--laps led, position earned for start, laps completed, and more.
1990- Arie Luyendyk 1991- Rick Mears 1992- Al Unser, Jr 1993- Emerson Fittipaldi 1994- Al Unser, Jr 1995- Jacques Villeneuve 1996- Buddy Lazier 1997- Arie Luyendyk1998- Eddie Cheever Jr 1999- Kenny...
It varies, year by year. The winner of the Daytona 500 is guaranteed to earn over $1 million. In 2010, Jamie McMurray won $1,566,280. In 2011, Trevor Bayne won $1,463,810.