Briscoe now has claimed pole position at three out of four of NASCAR's "Crown Jewel" races, having won poles earlier this year at the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600.

Defending champion Justin Allgaier records a DNF due to terminal damage.

For Aric Almirola, today's race ended on a right rear hook from Austin Hill. Not ideal at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.