Kyle Larson outran eight playoff drivers and won the pole Saturday for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway.
Four playoff drivers -- Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe and Ross Chastain -- reached the final round of qualifying. Elliott was the fastest of the playoff group and will start second.
Denny Hamlin, who failed to make the top 10 in qualifying, had the best practice lap at 95.079. Blaney was second in practice at 95.075.
