Denny Hamlin: Wins Phoenix Pole Position

Hamlin won the pole for the Shriners Children's 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 132.655 mph.

Analysis:

Toyota swept the front row Saturday in the Arizona desert. Hamlin advanced to the final round of qualifying and put down a strong lap of over 132 mph. He edged teammate, Ty Gibbs, to win the pole position for Sunday's Shriners Children's 500. It was Hamlin's first pole of the season and third-career pole position at Phoenix Raceway. He'll be a top contender to win Sunday at the Arizona short track.