Chase Elliott was fastest in Friday's second NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway. (NASCAR Photo)
Chase Elliott was fastest in Friday's second NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway. (NASCAR Photo)
NASCAR Cup Series

Elliott Fastest In Final Phoenix Cup Practice

March 6, 2020

AVONDALE, Ariz. – Chase Elliott gave Hendrick Motorsports a sweep of both NASCAR Cup Series practice sessions Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

Elliott was one of two drivers to top the 134 mph barrier in the final practice, leading the way in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with a speed of 134.213 mph. William Byron led the first practice earlier in the day. 

Kyle Busch, who led the second and final NASCAR Xfinity Series practice earlier in the afternoon, was second fastest at 134.203 mph.

Aric Almirola was third fastest for Stewart-Haas Racing, followed by Fontana winner Alex Bowman and Ty Dillon.

Qualifying for the FanShield 500 is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. E.T. Saturday, with the field set to go racing on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. E.T.