Martin Truex Jr. won the pole for Sunday’s Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway.

photo credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR

It’s the 5th pole of his career and first at Dover.

“It was a good lap,” Truex said. “We had a really good practice coming in today. Qualifying this year is something we’ve struggled with, and we’ve put quite a bit of effort into coming up with a plan, and it worked for us.”

Kasey Kahne will start on the front row beside Truex after posting the second fastest qualifying lap.

“It was a good run for us,” Kahne said. “I think we started in the same spot last year, so we’re looking forward to Sunday. We need to keep working on the car tomorrow.”

Mark Martin starts third.

For the starting line-up, click here (nascar.com)

Elliott Sadler wrecked during Friday’s practice session and will have to go to a back-up.

Top Practice Speeds:

1. Jimmie Johnson  158.367
2. Clint Bowyer         158.075
3. Kasey Kahne         157.860
4. Martin Truex Jr.  157.729
5. Kyle Busch             157.370

For Friday’s practice speeds, click here (nascar.com)

TV coverage of the Autism Speaks 400 Presented by Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes begins at Noon on FOX.