Chastain earns pole position for final NASCAR race at Daytona
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Ross Chastain secured the pole position at Daytona International Speedway for the final regular-season NASCAR Cup Series race. This marks his first pole since 2024. Chastain will not qualify for the Chase playoffs that begin after this event. The race is set to kick off soon, featuring a highly competitive field as drivers vie for playoff spots.
- •Chastain to lead the field at Daytona.
- •Final regular-season race of the 2026 NASCAR season.
- •Chastain not in the Chase playoff field.
- •First pole position for Chastain since 2024.
- 11:02 PMRacer — Chastain captures Cup Series pole at Daytona
"Chastain will not be in the Chase field when the postseason starts, but he will lead the field to the green flag in the final regular-season race at Daytona International Speedway. It is his first pole since 2024.
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