Chastain Captures Cup Series Pole at Daytona
Chastain posted a 184.396 mph lap and earned his first Cup Series pole since 2024, giving Trackhouse Racing the front-row start.
- On Friday, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain secured the pole position for the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, completing his qualifying lap in 48.808 seconds.
- Although Chastain earned the top spot, he missed the postseason after being eliminated following last week's race in New Hampshire; NASCAR's revised playoff format prioritizes season-long results over automatic race-winner berths.
- His qualifying performance marked Chastain's third career pole and redemption for Trackhouse Racing after recent struggles. "You have to be better coming back," Chastain said.
- Five drivers—Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece, and Brad Keselowski—compete for three final Chase spots, with Wallace needing only two points to clinch his position.
- The Coke Zero Sugar 400 begins Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Daytona Beach, Florida, with Chastain and Buescher sharing the front row for the regular-season finale.
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online-listing.comRoss Chastain Takes Daytona Pole as Cup Series Field Prepares for Saturday Night Showdown
Ross Chastain will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag at Daytona International Speedway after putting together the fastest lap in qualifying. Chastain earned the pole with a 48.808-second lap , narrowly beating Chris Buescher for the top starting spot. With Daytona’s unpredictable pack racing awaiting Saturday night, Chastain will have the…
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