Will Power climbs from last to third in Ontario IndyCar race
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

In the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on August 16, Will Power finished third after starting from the back of the grid due to a qualifying spin. The two-time NTT IndyCar Series champion managed to secure a podium position through a combination of solid pace, strategic decisions, and key overtakes. Despite his challenging starting position, Power's performance highlights his resilience and skill on a difficult track. The race showcased some exciting competition and strategy among the field as drivers vied for position throughout the event.
- •Will Power started from the back due to a spin in qualifying.
- •He finished third in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy.
- •Power utilized good pace and strategic decisions to climb the field.
- •The race highlighted competitive driving among the IndyCar field.
- 8:52 PMRacer — Power lauds ‘good-crazy’ Markham track after ‘impossible’ run from last to third
"Two-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Will Power admits that he didn’t expect to finish on the podium in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after a spin in qualifying forced him to start from the back of the grid. However, good pace, wise strategy, decisive passes and (largely) staying...
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