Gordon, Johnson, Kahne qualify in top 12 at Dover

DOVER, Del. -- Three Hendrick Motorsports drivers made the second round of Friday's qualifying session at Dover International Speedway, and two will start Sunday's race in the top 10.

Jeff Gordon led the way, qualifying sixth. Just behind him was Jimmie Johnson in eighth, and Kasey Kahne will start 12th after his second-round run. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will roll off the grid 25th.

"I'm happy we're up there," Gordon said. "That was a good fight. That's the way this place is -- we're going to have to do that all day long on Sunday."

Below is a breakdown of how all four drivers performed in the qualifying session.

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMERS INSURANCE CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 12th
Best speed: 160.192 mph
Best time: 22.473 sec.
Average start at Dover: 13.1

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 6th
Best speed: 161.573 mph
Best time: 22.281 sec.
Average start at Dover: 11.8

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/KOBALT TOOLS CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 8th
Best speed: 161.298 mph
Best time: 22.319 sec.
Average start at Dover: 10.0

DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 25th
Best speed: 160.399 mph
Best time: 22.444 sec.
Average start at Dover: 14.5