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Alex Palou claims his fifth IndyCar championship title at Laguna Seca

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Alex Palou claims his fifth IndyCar championship title at Laguna Seca

Summary

Alex Palou secured his fifth IndyCar championship in six years following the conclusion of the 2026 season at Laguna Seca. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver finished the campaign 86 points ahead of runner-up Kyle Kirkwood, who earned his second-place standing after a podium performance in the final race. Christian Lundgaard finished the season in third place, marking the highest position for an Arrow McLaren driver. His teammate Pato O'Ward finished the year in fourth place in the overall standings. The race at Laguna Seca marked the end of the 2026 IndyCar season.

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By the Numbers

•Alex Palou earned his fifth career IndyCar championship.
•Kyle Kirkwood finished as the season runner-up after a podium at Laguna Seca.
•Christian Lundgaard secured third place in the final standings.
•Pato O'Ward finished the season in fourth position.

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What they're saying

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The 2026 IndyCar champion season is over. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou claimed his fifth title in the last six years, 86 points clear of Andretti's Kyle Kirkwood, who claimed the runner-up spot in the standings with a podium finish at Laguna Seca. Departing Arrow McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard led the way for that organization in third, teammate Pato O'Ward fourth, and Team ...Keep reading
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