The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs have been defined by shocking results. All four postseason races have ended with a non-playoff driver holding the trophy in victory lane.
LIVE: Follow the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega
Last week, Tyler Reddick took his place there. Reddick fought through the chaos to take the checkered flag at Texas after a day (and night) filled with bumps, bruises and caution flags.
Expect more chaotic times at Talladega Superspeedway, a place with a well-earned reputation for gnarly wrecks.
The 2.66-mile oval features 33-degree banking in the turns. Drivers must be precise as they make their way around while driving in packs. One wrong move, and it could be an early trip to the garage.
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Sunday's YellaWood 500 promises to be a wildly entertaining race. Here's what you need to know about the results from Saturday's qualifying session at 'Dega.
YellaWood 500 qualifying results
Who won the pole for the NASCAR race at Talladega?
Christopher Bell nabbed the pole position for Sunday's race with a 180.591 mph lap in the final round of qualifying. The Joe Gibbs Racing playoff driver will look to move into contention for the Round of 8; he enters the race 11th in the standings, 25 points out of a spot in the top eight.
Kyle Larson, who has far fewer worries about making the next round, will be with Bell on the front row after qualifying second. Larson comes into the race third in the field with a 23-point lead over ninth-place driver Austin Cindric.
Final group results
| Finish | Driver | Lap speed (mph) |
| 1 | Christopher Bell | 180.591 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 180.516 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 180.421 |
| 4 | Aric Almirola | 180.115 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | 179.770 |
| 6 | Ross Chastain | 179.595 |
| 7 | Noah Gragson | 179.474 |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | 179.366 |
| 9 | William Byron | 179.212 |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs | 0 |
Lineup, starting order for Talladega playoff race
Christopher Bell will lead the field from the pole position Sunday. He'll be joined on the front row by fellow playoff driver Kyle Larson, who is looking to maintain his lofty place in the playoff standings.
| Pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1 | Christopher Bell (P) | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2 | Kyle Larson (P) | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin (P) | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4 | Aric Almirola | 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe (P) | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 6 | Ross Chastain (P) | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 7 | Noah Gragson (R) | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9 | William Byron (P) | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 11 | Joey Logano (P) | 22 | Team Penske |
| 12 | Erik Jones | 43 | Petty GMS Motorsports |
| 13 | Daniel Hemric | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 14 | Daniel Suarez (P) | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 15 | Harrison Burton | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 16 | Chase Elliott (P) | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 17 | Austin Cindric (P) | 2 | Team Penske |
| 18 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 19 | Ryan Blaney (P) | 12 | Team Penske |
| 20 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 21 | Justin Haley | 31 | Kaulig Racing |
| 22 | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 23 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
| 24 | Kevin Harvick | 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 25 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
| 26 | Kyle Busch | 18 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 27 | Bubba Wallace | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 28 | Cole Custer | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 29 | Michael McDowell | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 30 | Ty Dillon | 42 | Petty GMS Motorsports |
| 31 | Justin Allgaier | 62 | Beard Motorsports |
| 32 | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 33 | Landon Cassill | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 34 | Todd Gilliland | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 35 | BJ McLeod | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 36 | JJ Yeley | 15 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 37 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
(P) Playoff driver
(R) Replacement for playoff driver Alex Bowman
