Kurt Busch revisited Daytona's Victory Lane Thursday after winning the first of two qualifying races that determine the starting field for Sunday's Daytona 500.

Regan Smith ran a strong second with Kevin Harvick third, Matt Kenseth fourth and Kasey Kahne fifth.

"This is just an incredible Speed Weeks," said Kurt Busch, who also won the Budweiser Shootout.

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