Byron takes Pocono pole as he and Truex continue battle for Cup Series points lead
- William Byron took the pole position at Pocono while leading the Cup Series points standings.
- Martin Truex Jr. qualified second and is second in points behind Byron as both chase a championship.
- Truex says he hasn't decided if he will retire or return to Joe Gibbs Racing next season.
- Last year's Pocono winner Denny Hamlin had his victory taken away due to a disqualification.
- Byron and Truex enter as favorites to win Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway.