McLaughlin wins in Portland as Will Power widens title lead
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By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin finished a Team Penske route at Portland International Raceway by winning his third race of the season. Will Power, meanwhile, moved a step closer to a second IndyCar title with his second-place finish. Power heads into the season finale with a 20-point lead in the standings over Penske teammate Josef Newgarden and six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon. Both reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward were eliminated from championship contention.