Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway, posting a lap just 0.057 seconds faster than Kyle Larson's best effort.
The veteran driver, who is chasing a third straight victory after wins in Nashville and Michigan, expressed confidence in his team's speed and strategy.
Weather reshapes the schedule
Forecasts of rain and thunderstorms prompted officials to move the green flag up to 1 p.m., giving teams less time to adjust their setups.
Among the notable qualifiers, Daniel Suarez, Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe will line up near the front, while Tyler Reddick will start 15th after encountering issues in the qualifying session.
Bubba Wallace and Brad Keselowski will both begin from the rear of the field; Wallace suffered an accident during qualifying, and Keselowski's car was sidelined by engine trouble.
The race will feature a deep roster of drivers from teams such as Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and 23XI Racing, each aiming to capitalize on the unpredictable conditions.