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SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN No. 3 DEX IMAGING CHEVROLET
START: 9TH
FINISH: 3RD
POINTS: 3RD
RACE RUNDOWN: Scott McLaughlin used intelligently aggressive racing to power his No. 3 DEX Imaging Chevrolet to a third-place finish in Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The New Zealander started from the ninth position but utilized the chaos of the first lap to his advantage as he passed three cars before the race was into its second circuit. Over the second half of the race, he methodically worked his way into position for his second St. Petersburg podium finish to go along with his 2022 inaugural series win. On a restart with 28 laps to go McLaughlin was able to sweep around the No. 26 of Colton Herta for third and held off a hard-charging Will Power to grab the podium finish. He leaves St. Petersburg third in the championship standings.
MCLAUGHLIN’S THOUGHTS: “Great day for the DEX Imaging Chevy. We were really super strong, but I’m really proud of the whole team. The 2 getting the win. Well done to those guys and girls on the team. And then you’ve got with us in third and (Will in) fourth. Me and Will (Power) were pretty bummed after qualifying yesterday. We really had cars to put in the Fast Six. Glad we were able to bring it up to the front and get both podiums. We’re getting close to one-two-three podium for the Penske team, so we’re strong for that.”
