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McLaughlin 'hit everything but the pace car' en route to second place at Laguna Seca
Scott McLaughlin had a successful race at Laguna Seca, finishing in second place despite having various incidents on the track. This achievement moved him up from fifth to third in the championship standings. McLaughlin was proud of his performance, especially since he surpassed his previous best IndyCar championship finish of fourth place last year. He also took pride in beating his teammates and being the top Chevy team, as well as outperforming McLaren. McLaughlin emphasized the competitive but supportive relationship between the three Team Penske drivers, stating that they push each other to new levels. Despite the unpredictable nature of the race, McLaughlin managed to stay focused and make the most of the things he and his team could control. He described the race as one of the craziest in his career, similar to the year he lost the Supercars championship for the first time. However, he managed to bounce back and considered it a peak IndyCar experience.
Source: Racer.com
