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Kyle Busch jumps to the top near the end of final practice

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race - Practice

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s White Chocolate Toyota, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2018 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

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BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Kyle Busch zoomed to the top spot in the closing minute of final practice for Saturday night’s Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, who has won the past two races at the 0.533-mile oval, turned a 126.729 mph lap in his No. 18 Toyota.

Martin Truex Jr., who is seeking his first win on a short track in NASCAR’s premier series, was second, followed by Aric Almirola, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kevin Harvick.

Erik Jones, Alex Bowman, Chase Elliott, Kurt Busch and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top 10.

Qualifying is at 5:40 p.m. ET.

Click here for the speed chart from the final practice at Bristol.