Checkout full 2025 NASCAR Daytona starting grid as Qualifying for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 is canceled due to inclement weather.
This cancellation has had a significant impact on the starting grid for the Saturday night race, setting the stage for a dramatic final event in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season at one of the most iconic venues.
With qualifying unable to take place, NASCAR reverted to its established qualifying metric to determine the starting lineup. This metric combines two key elements: 70% of the driver’s finishing position in the previous race by the car’s owner, and 30% based on the current owner points standings.
Thanks to this metric Ryan Blaney has been awarded the pole position for the race. The No. 2 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse will lead the field to the green flag, giving him a prime position to contend in this pivotal race.
Accompanying him on the front row is Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports, with Kyle Larson starting third. Close behind them on the grid are Joey Logano and Austin Cindric rounding out an impressive top five starting lineup.
This adjustment in the starting order is particularly important as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season edges closer to the playoffs, with two remaining spots still at stake heading into the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman appear to be the likely contenders to claim these final playoff berths unless a surprise winner emerges from lower in the standings.
For Bowman, starting second boosts his chances of securing a playoffs spot, but he still needs to overcome a points deficit or claim a victory to punch his ticket to the next round.
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2025 NASCAR Daytona starting grid Coke Zero Sugar 400
| Pos | No | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Advance Auto Parts Ford |
| 2 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Ally Chevrolet |
| 3 | 5 | Kyle Larson | HendrickCars.com Chevrolet |
| 4 | 22 | Joey Logano | Shell Pennzoil Ford |
| 5 | 2 | Austin Cindric | Menards/Maytag Ford |
| 6 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | King’s Hawaiian Toyota |
| 7 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Breztri Chevrolet |
| 8 | 24 | William Byron | Liberty University Chevrolet |
| 9 | 19 | Chase Briscoe | Bass Pro Shops Toyota |
| 10 | 6 | Brad Keselowski | Consumer Cellular Ford |
| 11 | 21 | Josh Berry | DEX Imaging Ford |
| 12 | 99 | Daniel Suarez | Coca-Cola Chevrolet |
| 13 | 38 | Zane Smith | Aaron’s Rent To Own Ford |
| 14 | 8 | Kyle Busch | Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet |
| 15 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Rheem Toyota |
| 16 | 77 | Carson Hocevar | Modo Casino Chevrolet |
| 17 | 88 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Red Bull Chevrolet |
| 18 | 54 | Ty Gibbs | Monster Energy Toyota |
| 19 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Safety Culture Chevrolet |
| 20 | 71 | Michael McDowell | Fly Alliance Chevrolet |
| 21 | 16 | AJ Allmendinger | Celsius Chevrolet |
| 22 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | Columbia Toyota |
| 23 | 10 | Ty Dillon | Sea Best Chevrolet |
| 24 | 17 | Chris Buescher | Fifth Third Bank Ford |
| 25 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Jack Link’s Duos Chevrolet |
| 26 | 43 | Erik Jones | Dollar Tree Toyota |
| 27 | 45 | Tyler Reddick | McDonald’s Toyota |
| 28 | 34 | Todd Gilliland | Grillo’s Pickles Ford |
| 29 | 41 | Cole Custer | Haas/Bonanza Ford |
| 30 | 9 | Chase Elliott | NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet |
| 31 | 60 | Ryan Preece | Kroger/Little Bites/Capri Sun Ford |
| 32 | 4 | Noah Gragson | Zep Ford |
| 33 | 35 | Riley Herbst | Chumba Casino Toyota |
| 34 | 42 | John Hunter Nemechek | Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota |
| 35 | 51 | Cody Ware | Arby’s Jamocha Shake Ford |
| 36 | 33 | Austin Hill | United Rentals Chevrolet |
| 37 | 7 | Justin Haley | Gainbridge Chevrolet |
| 38 | 78 | BJ McLeod | Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster Chevrolet |
| 39 | 66 | Casey Mears | SI Yachts Ford |
| 40 | 44 | Joey Gase | NFPA Chevrolet |
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