Kyle Kirkwood finishes second at Detroit, vows IndyCar title chase continues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Kyle Kirkwood finished second in the IndyCar Series race in Detroit on May 31, 2026, after a series of cautions hindered his bid for victory. Kirkwood narrowed the gap to race leader Alex Palou during the final stint but ultimately crossed the line 3.0584 seconds behind. The result moves Kirkwood up to second in the standings, trailing Palou by 62 points. With several races remaining, Kirkwood remains optimistic about his title chances as the series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway next week, where he is the defending champion.
- •Kirkwood finished 3.0584 seconds behind Palou in Detroit.
- •Kirkwood is second in the championship standings at 265 points.
- •The next race is at World Wide Technology Raceway next week.
- •Kirkwood is the defending race winner at the upcoming event.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Kirkwood says IndyCar title fight “not done” after Detroit runner-up finish
- 9:22 PMMotorsport.com — Kyle Kirkwood says IndyCar title fight “not done” after Detroit runner-up finish
"Kyle Kirkwood was left settling for second after a run of cautions hindered a chance at victory in Sunday’s chaotic IndyCar Series round on the streets of Detroit. The final stint saw the Florida native equipped with a fresh set of the softer alternate tires, opposite of race leader Alex Palou. With a sense of urgency to take advantage of maximum grip on the compound, Kirkwood, running ...Keep reading
"Kirkwood moved back to second in the standings after chasing Alex Palou in Detroit, but says the 62-point gap can still be closed
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 9:22 PMKyle Kirkwood says IndyCar title fight “not done” after Detroit runner-up finish
Kirkwood moved back to second in the standings after chasing Alex Palou in Detroit, but says the 62-point gap can still be closed
- Motorsport.comMay 31, 2026, 9:22 PMKyle Kirkwood says IndyCar title fight “not done” after Detroit runner-up finish
Kyle Kirkwood was left settling for second after a run of cautions hindered a chance at victory in Sunday’s chaotic IndyCar Series round on the streets of Detroit. The final stint saw the Florida native equipped with a fresh set of the softer alternate tires, opposite of race leader Alex Palou. With a sense of urgency to take advantage of maximum grip on the compound, Kirkwood, running ...Keep reading
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