The top 35 drivers from the previous season automatically made "The Great American Race" regardless of position.
Race one sets the field for spaces on the inside of the pole sitter (in this case, Martin Truex Jr.), which is locked in via the traditional two-lap process on February 8, while race two sets the field on the outside behind other front row driver.
For the third consecutive year, a driver each from Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports won the Duels.
In the first duel, Jeff Gordon beat out Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Jimmie Johnson and Aric Almirola.
Also making race on speed: Bill Elliott (#21), Regan Smith (#78), Travis Kvapil (#28).