Alex Bowman posted the fastest lap in opening Cup practice Friday at Auto Club Speedway. Bowman ran a top lap of 179.439 mph.
Bowman was followed by Kyle Larson (177.703 mph), Tyler Reddick (177.607), Kurt Busch (177.375) and Matt DiBenedetto (176.609).
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There were no incidents in the session.
Final Cup practice is scheduled from 5:35-6:25 p.m. ET today. Qualifying will be Saturday.