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Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric locked down the front row of the Daytona 500 as the fastest two drivers on Wednesday night in qualifying. Briscoe earned the pole – his second at Daytona Internatio…
Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric secured the front row of the Daytona 500 in impressive fashion during Wednesday night’s qualifying session, with Briscoe claiming the pole position with a lap of 182.745 mph. This marks Briscoe’s second pole at Daytona International Speedway and his first in the Daytona 500, driving the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. It is Toyota’s first pole in the Daytona 500, setting a significant milestone for the brand. Briscoe expressed gratitude for the opportunity and highlighted the importance of starting the season on such a high note.
Austin Cindric qualified second in his Ford Mustang, with a lap of 182.463 mph, showcasing the speed of Team Penske cars. The qualifying session determined the front row for the 67th annual Daytona 500, with Briscoe and Cindric leading the way. The rest of the drivers will participate in twin qualifying duel races on Thursday to set the rest of the starting grid. Martin Truex Jr. and Jimmie Johnson already have guaranteed spots in the race, while others will battle for their positions.
