Fabien Coulthard's the best hope for a New Zealand podium in race one of the Hamilton 400 round of the Australian V8s after qualifying sixth for the Top 10 shootout.
The race to determine pole position's underway with Holden driver Garth Tander qualifying first ahead of the lone Ford in the top six, James Courtney.
Tony D'Alberto's third ahead of championship leader, Jamie Whincup.
Outside the top 10 were Greg Murphy in 13th, Jason and Steven Richards 15th and 16th.
Shane van Gisbergen's 21st and Daniel Gaunt down in 27th.
The day's race starts just after three o'clock.
