RFK Racing's Ryan Preece is in a difficult position on Saturday night. He's starting from pole position for just the second time in his entire career with a legitimate shot of contending for the race win, but he has to pay close attention to gathering stage points for the battle around the playoff cut-line.

Ryan Preece will start from the pole position Saturday night at Richmond Raceway while trying to lock in a spot for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Ryan Preece will start from the pole for the second time in his career in Saturday night's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Preece is still looking to lock a berth into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff field.