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Qualifying Results : Daytona International Speedway

Daytona 500

Daytona International Speedway , Daytona Beach, FL

Sunday, February 15th, 2026 Race 1 of 36 2026 Season
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  • DAYTONA 500
  • Busch Pole Award Pole Winner: Kyle Busch
  • Age: 40
  • Team : No 8 - zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet
  • Owner: Richard Childress Racing
  • Crew Chief: James Pohlman
  • Kyle Busch won the Pole Award for the DAYTONA 500 with a lap of 49006 seconds, 183651 mph
  • This is his 35th pole in 751 NASCAR Cup Series races - 35 poles are 2nd most among active drivers
  • This is his first pole and first top-10 start in 2026 First Daytona 500 pole in his 21st race
  • This is his second pole in 42 races at Daytona International Speedway
  • Chase Briscoe (second) posted his first top-10 start of 2026 and his sixth in 11 races at Daytona International Speedway
  • Ryan Preece (third) posted his third top-10 start at Daytona International Speedway
  • Connor Zilisch (23rd) was the fastest qualifying rookie

  • Drivers Entered: 45 (5 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: N/A
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: N/A
  • Cautions: N/A
  • Lead Changes: N/A
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
Pole Award winner, Kyle Busch and Front Row winner, Chase Briscoe
Daytona Beach, Florida - February 11, 2026 : Pole Award winner, Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, (R) and Front Row winner, Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, pose for photos after qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500.
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Qualifying Round 1

Round 1 of NASCAR Cup Series qualifying splits drivers into two groups, with the fastest five from each advancing to the pole round. This initial round is critical as it determines the drivers competing for the top 10 starting positions.

Qualifying Round 2

In Round 2 of qualifying, the ten fastest drivers from the first round battle for the pole position, where the best time secures the top start. This final round is pivotal in setting the top positions for the race, with track conditions influencing the outcomes.