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Cook Out Clash Last Chance Qualifier Results: Josh Berry, Austin Cindric Advance at Bowman Gray

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonathan Howard | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 5:18 PM ET

What a race for the two transfer spots in the Last Chance Qualifier. Josh Berry dominated the race, and Austin Cindric took the final spot on the last lap to make the big show.

Josh Berry won by more than seven seconds. It wasn't even close. For the second year in a row he gets his Wood Brothers Racing Ford into the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

For the final transfer spot, AJ Allmendinger, Corey LaJoie, and Austin Cindric battled the last 10 laps. LaJoie and Cindric about switched numbers they were rubbing doors with each other so much.

With one last, valiant effort, Allmendinger delivered a huge bump to the back of Cindric's No. 2 Ford. It didn't disrupt the Team Penske driver as much as it gave him a boost to take P2 over LaJoie.

NASCAR Cup drivers race around as fans watch in the stands at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Alex Bowman takes the Owner's Points provisional for the 23rd spot in the race. He was in the back and protected his car in the Last Chance Qualifier. Josh Berry will start P21 with Austin Cindric starting P22.

Earlier in the day, Kyle Larson claimed the pole award in qualifying. He was the quickest on the day and will be joined by his teammate, William Byron, on the front row. Two rows of Joe Gibbs Racing drivers follow behind them. Hendrick and JGR were the two best organizations last season. Will this continue the rivalry between the competing race teams?

The field has been set. All 23 drivers are locked into the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. Now, all that is left to do is battle on the historic short track. We saw what drivers were willing to do for second place in the LCQ. What are they willing to do to win this Clash tonight?

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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