RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron's Rent To Own Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron's Rent To Own Ford, (L) and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Long John Silver's Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Long John Silver's Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Long John Silver's Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 UHP.com Chevrolet, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)