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Dixon edges Castroneves for pole at Indy Toronto

TORONTO -- Scott Dixon used a fast final lap to snatch the pole away from Helio Castroneves at the buzzer in qualifying Saturday for Indy Toronto.

Dixon turned a lap of 59.9073 seconds to win the pole for the race Sunday. It was his 24th career pole and first since Mid-Ohio last year. Castroneves wound up second with a lap of 59.9425 on the temporary street course at Exhibition Place.

"Whenever you can start on the pole, especially on the street courses, it's a big help," said Dixon, who squeezed in his final lap.

"I was just trying to get the most out of it, man.