Nothing.
A driver has to qualify for the Daytona 500 in order to earn their money. As long as they make the race, they can finish 43rd and still make over $250,000.
The purse for the 2013 Daytona 500 was $17,678,827.
Jimmie Johnson won $1,525,275 for winning the 2013 Daytona 500.
Yes, the Daytona 500 is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
2012 last place driver David Ragan gets $267,637
Click on the link below to see the drivers winnings for the 2011 Daytona 500.
Matt Kenseth earned $1,575,390. for winning the 2009 Daytona 500.
The 1998 Daytona 500 was held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
For winning the 2013 Daytona 500, Jimmie Johnson earned $1,525,275.
In the 2012 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr., earned $1,103,150. for finishing second.
Danica Patrick earned $763,305. for her third place finish in the 2009 Indianapolis 500.
The Daytona 500 was on FOX.
For the 2013 Daytona 500, the total purse was $17,678,827.