Adrian Huertas captured pole position during World Supersport Superpole qualifying Friday evening at Algarve International Circuit, in Portimao, Portugal. The Spaniard ripped around the 2.85-mile track in 1:43.352 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V2, topping the field of 31 riders.

Yari Montella was second-best with a 1:43.592 on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati.

Stefano Manzi earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:44.091 on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R6.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport front-runner Valentin Debise qualified eighth with a 1:44.422 on his Evan Bros. Yamaha.