Pos.
Driver
Team
1
Denny Hamlin
Joe Gibbs Racing
2
Carson Hocevar
Spire Motorsports
3
Tyler Reddick
23XI Racing
4
Ty Gibbs
Joe Gibbs Racing
5
Chase Briscoe
Joe Gibbs Racing
6
Chase Elliott
Hendrick Motorsports
7
Kyle Larson
Hendrick Motorsports
8
Christopher Bell
Joe Gibbs Racing
9
William Byron
Hendrick Motorsports
10
Erik Jones
Legacy Motor Club
11
Daniel Suárez
Spire Motorsports
12
Riley Herbst
23XI Racing
13
Bubba Wallace
23XI Racing
14
Chris Buescher
RFK Racing
15
Cole Custer
Haas Factory Team
16
Zane Smith
Front Row Motorsports
17
John Hunter Nemechek
Legacy Motor Club
18
Joey Logano
Team Penske
19
Ryan Blaney
Team Penske
20
Michael McDowell
Spire Motorsports
21
Austin Dillon
Richard Childress Racing
22
Noah Gragson
Front Row Motorsports
23
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Hyak Motorsports
24
Ty Dillon
Kaulig Racing
25
AJ Allmendinger
Kaulig Racing
26
Brad Keselowski
RFK Racing
27
Ryan Preece
RFK Racing
28
Austin Hill
Richard Childress Racing
29
Alex Bowman
Hendrick Motorsports
30
Shane van Gisbergen
Trackhouse Racing
31
Austin Cindric
Team Penske
32
Ross Chastain
Trackhouse Racing
33
Cody Ware
Rick Ware Racing
34
Connor Zilisch
Trackhouse Racing
35
Todd Gilliland
Front Row Motorsports
36
JJ Yeley
NY Racing
37
Josh Berry – DNF
Wood Brothers Racing
For the 50th time in his NASCARCup Series career, Denny Hamlin has won the pole award. This time, he gets it done at Michigan. Of course, a week ago, Hamlin started on pole due to a rain out, was sent to the rear for jumping the start, and then came back and won the race in Nashville. This week, he will have a similar start to his race.
Hamlin damaged his diffuser during practice after suffering a flat tire. So, the team will make the repairs necessary and that means NASCAR will send them to the back of the field before the green flag is dropped. Maybe he will have to go from last to first again just like he did a week ago?
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Carson Hocevar was on the provisional pole up until Hamlin, the last driver to go, hit the track. For the Michigander, it was almost a storybook moment. The wily veteran said, not so fast, and took the P1 starting spot from under the young driver’s nose.
Sunday is going to be a fast race. We saw some flat tire issues pop up throughout practice. That will be something to keep an eye on. The Truck Series race had its fair share of cautions. It should be an exciting Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the Racing section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.