Joey Logano wins Cup Collection pole at Darlington Raceway

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Joey Logano, second-seeded within the race for the NASCAR Cup championship, opened the primary playoff weekend in fashion Saturday at Darlington Raceway by successful the pole for Sunday’s Southern 500.

Logano turned a lap at 168.521 mph, edging Christopher Bell (168.469) for Sunday’s first beginning place. Logano additionally took the pole for Darlington’s spring race, which he received.

“It’s good to get that,” Logano mentioned. “However it’s only a begin. 5 hundred miles to go.”

Rounding out the highest 5 have been William Byron, Tyler Reddick and Kyle Busch.

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Chase Elliott, prime pace beginning the playoffs, will begin twenty third Sunday.

Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suarez missed qualifying after his automotive failed inspection 3 times. He’ll begin the race on the rear of the sector.

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Austin Cindric had the highest pace — 167.699 mph — in observe. He was adopted by Byron, Erik Jones, Reddick and Martin Truex Jr.

The race, scheduled at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, will likely be televised by USA Community.