In a competitive qualifying round at Darlington Raceway, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports secured strong positions for the NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott’s impressive lap time of 29.319 seconds earned him the third starting spot, while Larson followed closely in fourth with a time of 29.377 seconds.
NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results
This weekend’s racing promises excitement, given the new horsepower and aerodynamics package. All four Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets clinched top-15 spots during qualifying, a significant advantage in what is expected to be a chaotic race. William Byron qualified in 13th, and Justin Allgaier, who is stepping in for Alex Bowman, will start in 15th.
Notable Facts
- Chase Elliott: 3rd place, time – 29.319 seconds
- Kyle Larson: 4th place, time – 29.377 seconds
- William Byron: 13th place, time – 29.601 seconds
- Justin Allgaier: 15th place, time – 29.624 seconds
Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick also made headlines, clocking in at 29.196 seconds and 29.072 seconds, respectively. Past winners Larson and Byron bring additional experience to the race, while Allgaier has three victories in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series under his belt.
Points Standings Overview
Heading into the race, Elliott, Larson, and Byron are well-placed in the points standings. The current top performers include:
| Driver | Points |
|---|---|
| Tyler Reddick | 255 |
| Bubba Wallace | 194 |
| Ryan Blaney | 188 |
| Denny Hamlin | 177 |
| Chase Elliott | 168 |
| Christopher Bell | 164 |
| Kyle Larson | 157 |
| William Byron | 157 |
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday and will be broadcasted live on FS1.
