He then cruised to a dominating victory and grabbed the third staring spot for Sunday 's Daytona 500 .
In Duel number one , Earnhardt retook the lead with five laps left in 150 - mile qualifying race .
Earnhardt then cruised to a dominating victory and grabbed the third staring spot for Sunday 's Daytona 500 .
In Duel number one , Earnhardt retook the lead with five laps left in 150 - mile qualifying race .