Driver Alex Bowman (48) kicks up sparks as he runs during a NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying session Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Alex Bowman and William Byron swept the front row Wednesday night in qualifying for the Daytona 500, giving Hendrick its 14th pole and sixth in the last seven years.
It's a testament to these guys and everybody back at the shop at Hendrick Motorsports,” Bowman said.
The 40-car field is determined through both time trials and a pair of Thursday night qualifying races.
Hamlin, who is trying to become the first driver to win three consecutive Daytona 500s, was 12th.