Overview
- David Malukas set a two-lap average of 175.383 mph to secure his first career pole at Phoenix Raceway.
- Josef Newgarden qualified second at 174.548 mph, completing a Team Penske front-row sweep.
- Team Penske placed all three cars in the top five, with Scott McLaughlin fifth on the grid.
- Graham Rahal qualified third and Mick Schumacher fourth in his first oval start for Rahal Letterman Lanigan.
- Will Power crashed in qualifying and Felix Rosenqvist wrecked in morning practice, with both returning for the final practice session; the race airs Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.