about 13 hours ago

Cup Playoff Drivers Struggle During Qualifying in Talladega

Only three playoff drivers start in the top 10: JGR teammates Chase Briscoe(+15) and Christopher Bell(+20) start P2 and P7, respectively, while three-time Talladega winner Ryan Blaney(-31) starts P8. William Byron(-15) starts P13, with defending champion Joey Logano(-24) starting P15. Hendrick teammates Kyle Larson(-35) and Chase Elliott(-23) start P19 and P25, respectively. Denny Hamlin, already through, starts P17.