Grid briefing
Chase Briscoe leads the Duel #2 starting lineup
How the front row was set
The even-numbered single-car qualifiers formed Duel 2, putting Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin on its front row. The 60-lap result set the Daytona 500's outside lane and completed the open-team transfer picture.
What track position means at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona's high-banked 2.5-mile tri-oval creates large drafting packs; drivers need lane momentum, partners and precise timing for the final block or pass.
Duel #2 grid watch
Chase Elliott converted P4 into the Duel victory by taking the lead on Lap 53 and holding Carson Hocevar off by 0.065 seconds in a caution-free finish.
Starting-order facts checked against NASCAR Daytona 500 lineup tracker. A post-qualifying inspection or unapproved adjustment can still send a car to the rear without changing its scored starting position.