BROOKLYN, Mich. — Kyle Larson is establishing himself as the driver to beat after earning the pole for Sunday’s Firekeeper Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway (2 p.m. ET, FS1)
After setting the fastest time in Friday morning’s opening practice session, Larson posted a lap of 202.156 miles per hour to earn his second pole of the 2017 season.
“I haven’t been the best at qualifying over my career, but this year I’ve been pretty good,” Larson said after his run.
In a matter of five-minute final knockout qualifying round, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr.