The Latest: Jeff Gordon in lead in Rolex 24 at Daytona

Jeff Gordon, left, waves as he and co-drivers, from second left, Jordan Taylor, Ricky Taylor and Max Angelelli, of Italy, sign autographs for fans before the IMSA 24-hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Jeff Gordon, left, waves as he and co-drivers, from second left, Jordan Taylor, Ricky Taylor and Max Angelelli, of Italy, sign autographs for fans before the IMSA 24-hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

By Associated Press January 28, 2017 3 min read

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The Latest on the Rolex 24 at Daytona (all times local):

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Ricky Taylor took the lead in the early going of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and then turned the No. 10 Cadillac over to four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon.

Taylor and the other two Cadillacs quickly proved to be the class of the 55-car field. They were running 1-2-3 in the first two hours at Daytona International Speedway and built a big lead over everyone else.