CONCORD, N.C. -- Kyle Larson topped the final practice session for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 with a speed at 186.400 mph.
The Cup points leader, Larson will start 39th in the race because his No. 42 Chevrolet didn’t clear inspection in time to qualify.
Ryan Blaney (185.861), Matt Kenseth (185.046), Kurt Busch (184.856) and Erik Jones (184.818) rounded out the top five.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was seventh fastest at 184.433 mph. Pole-sitter Kevin Harvick was 20th fastest at 182.648 mph.
Jimmie Johnson recorded the most laps in the session with 47.
Jamie McMurray had the best 10-lap average at 180.914 mph.
The session was stopped for a caution once after Brad Keselowski spun exiting Turn 4.