"Alex Palou Dominates Portland Race, Secures Second IndyCar Championship"

Alex Palou secured his second IndyCar championship with a dominant win at Portland International Raceway, extending his lead over teammate Scott Dixon to 91 points with only one race remaining. Palou's victory, combined with Dixon's third-place finish, also secured a 1-2 championship finish for Chip Ganassi Racing. Despite ongoing legal issues surrounding his contract, Palou has confirmed that he will remain with CGR for the 2024 season.