No one knew what to expect when knockout NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying came to Daytona International Speedway for the first time on Friday. David Gilliland, who has finished no better than 20th in 17 starts this season, captured his third career Coors Light Pole (second at Daytona) when rain forced cancellation of the second and third rounds. The surprises didn't end with Gilliland capturing the first-ever pole for Front Row Motorsports in the Love's Travel Stops Ford. Joining Gilliland on the first row will be Reed Sorenson, who has been no better than 21st for Tommy Baldwin Racing since finishing 16th in this year's Daytona 500.
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