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Van Gisbergen qualifies fifth for Xfinity debut

Shane van Gisbergen has made a stunning start to his NASCAR Xfinity Series career with fifth in qualifying at Daytona.

Andrew van Leeuwen
Andrew van Leeuwen
18 Feb 2024
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Van Gisbergen qualifies fifth for Xfinity debut
Shane van Gisbergen will start his first Xfinity race from fifth. Image: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Shane van Gisbergen will start his first Xfinity race from fifth. Image: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

The session was delayed and shortened due to rain, the grid for the season opener set over a single round of qualifying, rather than two rounds.

That meant drivers were restricted to a single qualifying lap.

The format appeared to work for van Gisbergen, the Kaulig Racing driver storming to the top of the order on his run, before settling in an impressive fifth in the final order.

Another Xfinity rookie in ARCA champion Jesse Love edged teammate Austin Hill for pole.

The start time for the race has been shifted to 4:30pm local time (8:30am AEDT).

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