Overview
- Zane Smith earned his maiden NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 55th career start with a 182.174 mph lap at Talladega Superspeedway.
- Smith outpaced Kyle Busch by 0.132 seconds to claim the top spot during Saturday's qualifying session.
- Front Row Motorsports continued its dominance on superspeedways, marking its third straight Talladega pole and sixth in the last eight superspeedway events.
- The top five qualifiers included Smith, Busch, Joey Logano, Ryan Preece, and Austin Dillon, showcasing a competitive field heading into Sunday’s race.
- Notable drivers starting further back in the grid include defending Talladega winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in 35th and Chase Elliott in 30th.