Jimmie Johnson will go for a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title from the pole in the season-ending Ford 400 this weekend. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph (279.88 kph) Friday to top qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a big boost for the Hendrick Motorsports star as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four championships in a row. Johnson goes into Sunday's Chase for the championship finale with a 108-point lead over teammate Mark Martin and needs only to finish 25th or better to win the title. He's not looking for any driver to concede the title to him. Scott Speed qualified second, Marcos Ambrose third, and Martin and Tony Stewart rounded out the top five. Four-time champion Jeff Gordon, who still has second place within reach, qualified 20th. Johnson, Martin and Gordon are trying to give Hendrick Motorsports a 1-2-3 finish in the season points standings.