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MOTEGI, Japan (AP) -- Brazilian
Helio Castroneves claimed the pole position for the Indy Japan as Team Penske drivers dominated Saturday's qualifying session.
Castroneves' lap average of 201.992 mph put him ahead of
Ryan Briscoe while series points leader
Will Power qualified third as Team Penske took the top three positions.
"I'm very excited the three of us are starting in the top three spots," Castroneves said. "Hopefully, tomorrow we'll finish like this. It was a great effort for the entire team."
Power, who is making his debut at the 2.4 kilometer (1.5 mile) Twin Ring Motegi, holds a 17-point lead over defending series champion
Dario Franchitti with two races left and could wrap up the title with a win.
"My goal was to come here and be ahead of the Ganassi guys, especially Dario," Power said. "I've just got to follow these guys tomorrow and keep Dario behind me."
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