The Spaniard was restored to the starting XI after overcoming a recent hip flexor complaint and scored twice in the opening half.
His creative presence in the midfield and ability to finish calmly under pressure proved the perfect substitute for injured marksman Paul Ifill.
Sanchez left the field to plenty of applause from the crowd of 6471 when he was subbed with 20 minutes to go for young striker Mirjan Pavlovic.
Daniel also made a return to the starting line-up after a long spell riding the pine and the left-footed midfielder was given a roving commission out wide to create play.
He rewarded coach Ricki Herbert's faith in him as he played a part in three of the Phoenix's goals and also left the pitch to a large ovation when he was replaced by Jimmy Downey who came on to make his Phoenix debut.
Phoenix striker Chris Greenacre, who has got through a power of playing time this season, celebrated his 34th birthday in fine style with a goal just before half-time when he nodded home a Leo Bertos cross.
Pavlovic then latched on to a couple of chances to blow out the scoreline with a quick brace late in the game.
After bagging his first A-League goal in the 3-1 loss to Melbourne Victory last week, Alex Smith kept his place in the starting side for Wellington and began in a defensive midfield role.
The 26-year-old, who is with the club on an injury-replacement deal which expires in the middle of January, played like he wants to stay with the Phoenix.
Following the loss to Melbourne, the back four of the Phoenix was also changed with Brent Griffiths relegated to the bench.
Manny Muscat shifted to the left side of defence and Vince Lia dropped in to right back for Muscat to give the Phoenix a more solid-look at the back.
Sung-Hwan Byun got Newcastle on the board in the opening stages of the second spell when he placed a well-taken free kick around the wall and past Phoenix goalkeeper Tony Warner to make the score 3-1.
It was a contentious call to even see the free kick awarded after referee Ben Williams deemed Andrew Durante was guilty of a hand ball near his goal box.
Jets' striker Ryan Griffiths added a consolation goal from a corner in the final minutes but it was too little too late after Pavlovic's double.
Newcastle forward Jeremy Brockie was strangely left on the bench to start the game, despite the Kiwi showing some encouraging form for the Jets in recent weeks.
The All White entered the game at half-time but with the score at 3-0 the horse had bolted and was three paddocks away from the stable and Brockie's injection did little to help the visitors.
Wellington Phoenix (Dani Sanchez 17', 34', Chris Greenacre 40', Mirjan Pavlovic 73', 78') Newcastle Jets 2 (Sung-Hwan Byun 51', Ryan Griffiths 90') HT: 3-0
