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Palou Leads IndyCar with 62‑Point Advantage After Detroit

Alex Palou’s victory in Detroit pushes him 62 points ahead in the IndyCar championship, while Kyle Kirkwood moves into second place and David Malukas drops to third.

Alex Palou’s fourth win of the 2026 season in Detroit puts him 62 points clear at the top of the IndyCar standings. Kyle Kirkwood’s runner‑up finish in the race bumps him into second, with David Malukas falling to third, 79 points behind the leader. Christian Lundgaard is the highest‑ranked McLaren driver in fourth place, 101 points shy of the lead and only six points ahead of teammate Pato. rocore.sbs