Gallery: Daytona 500 starting lineup in pictures
Take a look at the complete starting lineup for the 61st running of the Daytona 500.

1. William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Axalta

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2. Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Nationwide

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3. Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Busch Beer Car2Can

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4. Joey Logano, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Shell Pennzoil

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5. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Mustang Fastenal

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6. Clint Bowyer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1

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7. Paul Menard, Wood Brothers Racing, Ford Mustang Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

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8. Aric Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Smithfield

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9. Matt DiBenedetto, Leavine Family Racing, Toyota Camry Procore

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10. Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry FedEx Express

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11. Martin Truex Jr., Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops

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12. Kurt Busch, Chip Ganassi Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Monster Energy

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13. Darrell Wallace Jr., Richard Petty Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Aftershokz

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14. Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Menards/Peak

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15. Chris Buescher, JTG Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Kleenex Wet Wipes

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16. Jamie McMurray, Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro McDonalds/Cessna/Bass Pro Shops

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17. Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally

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18. Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA AUTO PARTS

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19. Ryan Newman, Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Mustang Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh

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20. Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Dow

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21. Ryan Preece, JTG Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Kroger.com

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22. Ty Dillon, Germain Racing, Chevrolet Camaro GEICO

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23. Daniel Suarez, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Haas Automation

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24. David Ragan, Front Row Motorsports, Ford Mustang Select Blinds

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25. Parker Kligerman, Gaunt Brothers Racing, Toyota Camry Gaunt Brothers Racing / Toyota

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26. Kyle Larson, Chip Ganassi Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Credit One Bank

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27. Landon Cassill, StarCom Racing, Chevrolet Camaro PERMATEX

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28. Erik Jones, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Sport Clips

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29. Daniel Hemric, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Bass Pro Shops / Caterpillar

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30. Brendan Gaughan, Beard Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Beard Oil Distributing / South Point Hotel & Casino

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31. Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's Chocolate Bar

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32. Corey LaJoie, Go FAS Racing, Ford Mustang Old Spice

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33. Matt Tifft, Front Row Motorsports, Ford Mustang

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34. Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Ford Mustang Love's Travel Stops

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35. Brad Keselowski, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Discount Tire

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36. Ross Chastain, Premium Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro

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37. Cody Ware, Rick Ware Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Winn Dixie

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38. B.J. McLeod, Rick Ware Racing, Chevrolet Camaro JACOB COMPANIES

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39. Tyler Reddick, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Symbicort

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40. Casey Mears, Germain Racing, Chevrolet Camaro

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