IndyCar Power Rankings: Josef Newgarden crowned, Colton Herta shines

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Josef Newgarden #2 of United States and Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet celebrates after winning the 2019 season championship during the NTT IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on September 22, 2019 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Josef Newgarden #2 of United States and Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet celebrates after winning the 2019 season championship during the NTT IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on September 22, 2019 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Josef Newgarden #2 of United States and Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Josef Newgarden #2 of United States and Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

#5 through #1

#5. . No. 9. Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda. SCOTT DIXON

Last Rank: 4th (-1)
Races: 17
Top 10 finishes: 11
Top 5 finishes: 11
Podium finishes: 10
Wins: 2
Average finish: 7.65
Average finish in last five races: 8.40
Most recent finish: 3rd
Points in most recent race: 70
Standings position: 4th
Points: 578

Team Penske, Chevrolet. WILL POWER. #4. . No. 12

Last Rank: 5th (+1)
Races: 17
Top 10 finishes: 11
Top 5 finishes: 8
Podium finishes: 6
Wins: 2
Average finish: 8.94
Average finish in last five races: 6.00
Most recent finish: 2nd
Points in most recent race: 81
Standings position: 5th
Points: 550

Andretti Autosport, Honda. ALEXANDER ROSSI. #3. . No. 27

Last Rank: 3rd (-)
Races: 17
Top 10 finishes: 14
Top 5 finishes: 11
Podium finishes: 7
Wins: 2
Average finish: 6.35
Average finish in last five races: 9.00
Most recent finish: 6th
Points in most recent race: 56
Standings position: 3rd
Points: 608

#2. . No. 2. Team Penske, Chevrolet. JOSEF NEWGARDEN

Last Rank: 1st (-1)
Races: 17
Top 10 finishes: 14
Top 5 finishes: 12
Podium finishes: 7
Wins: 4
Average finish: 5.65
Average finish in last five races: 7.80
Most recent finish: 8th
Points in most recent race: 48
Standings position: 1st
Points: 641

. No. 22. Team Penske, Chevrolet. SIMON PAGENAUD. #1

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Last Rank: 2nd (+1)
Races: 17
Top 10 finishes: 15
Top 5 finishes: 7
Podium finishes: 4
Wins: 3
Average finish: 6.53
Average finish in last five races: 5.00
Most recent finish: 4th
Points in most recent race: 65
Standings position: 2nd
Points: 616

Biggest Movers
Up: Colton Herta (+5)
Down: Santino Ferrucci (-4)

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The streets of St. Petersburg, Florida are scheduled to host the 2020 IndyCar season opener, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, on Sunday, March 15. This race is set to be broadcast live on NBC Sports Network.