NASCAR Cup Series qualifying order set for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series takes place today at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the final race of the regular season. A total of 41 drivers are competing for a spot in Saturday's race, with one car scheduled to miss qualifying. This session is notable due to the implementation of a new rules package and the absence of prior practice sessions. The qualifying process will determine the starting lineup for the race set to commence under the lights on Saturday night.
- •41 drivers competing for starting lineup spots at Daytona.
- •One car will not qualify for the race on Saturday.
- •Qualifying begins at 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET.
- •New rules package introduced without prior practice sessions.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Qualifying Order Today: Cup Series Qualifying Order for 41 Drives at Daytona
"Saturday night is the final race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at […]
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