The accident happened when the NASCAR driver's Chevrolet Corvette spun out and hit a concrete barrier during a practice run.
The NASCAR driver was treated for burns on the insides of both legs and on his chin.
Jimmie Johnson cemented his place in NASCAR's list of greats by winning his second Daytona 500 on Sunday, while pole-sitter Danica Patrick placed eighth, the best finish for a woman in the 'Great American Race'.
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