Ross Chastain earns pole position for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Ross Chastain secured the pole position for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, clocking a lap of 48.808 seconds at 184.396 mph. This marks Chastain's first pole of the 2026 season and the third of his Cup Series career. Chris Buescher qualified second, while Austin Hill and Ryan Preece rounded out the top four. The event, taking place tonight, has significant postseason implications as drivers vie for final spots in the Chase. The starting lineup includes 40 drivers, with notable qualifiers like Shane van Gisbergen and Joey Logano positioned in the top ten.
- •Chastain's lap time was 48.808 seconds at 184.396 mph.
- •Austin Hill qualified third, Ryan Preece fourth.
- •Christopher Bell faced challenges, qualifying 35th.
- •Tonight's race is the last opportunity to secure Chase spots.
- •Gray Gaulding was the only driver who failed to qualify.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR at Daytona: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Coke Zero Sugar 400
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR starting lineup for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona led by Ross Chastain
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Who’s on the Pole at Daytona? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results
"The starting lineup is officially set for one of the biggest races of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Ross Chastain won the pole Friday at Daytona International Speedway, putting the Trackhouse Racing driver at the front of the field for Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400. Chastain advanced to the final round of qualifying and […] The post Who’s on the Pole at Daytona? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results appeared first on HEAVY.
"Ross Chastain will start on the pole in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the final NASCAR Cup Series competition before the postseason Chase begins.
"Ross Chastain will lead the Coke Zero Sugar 400 to green on Saturday night. Here's how the rest of the 40-car field will look at Daytona.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:03 AMNASCAR at Daytona: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Coke Zero Sugar 400
Ross Chastain will start on the pole in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the final NASCAR Cup Series competition before the postseason Chase begins.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:06 AMNASCAR starting lineup for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona led by Ross Chastain
Ross Chastain will lead the Coke Zero Sugar 400 to green on Saturday night. Here's how the rest of the 40-car field will look at Daytona.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:57 AMWho’s on the Pole at Daytona? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results
The starting lineup is officially set for one of the biggest races of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Ross Chastain won the pole Friday at Daytona International Speedway, putting the Trackhouse Racing driver at the front of the field for Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400. Chastain advanced to the final round of qualifying and […] The post Who’s on the Pole at Daytona? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results appeared first on HEAVY.
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