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A bumper pick of winners and losers from the 2025 IndyCar finale at Nashville, where a number of season-long battles were decided
The IndyCar Nashville season finale was full of intense moments – two lead drivers crashing, blocking penalties, and a late drivethrough penalty that changed the rookie of the year race.
Nashville’s oval races always provide thrilling side-by-side action and a captivating spectacle.
The season finale in Nashville was pivotal in deciding numerous season-long battles, creating both winners and losers.
One of the big winners was Josef Newgarden, who climbed from 16th to 12th in the final points standings with a victory ensuring his streak of winning at least one race per season continued.
Alex Palou, despite leading for a period, struggled with his car’s handling in traffic and ended up behind Newgarden and teammate Scott McLaughlin in the final standings.
