With confetti already fallen and his fifth INDYCAR championship secured, Alex Palou turns his focus to one final victory as the 2026 season reaches its conclusion.
This weekend’s Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at Laguna Seca marks the last opportunity for drivers to claim a win before the season ends on September 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Reigning champion Alex Palou enters the race as the clear favorite, but attention may shift to other drivers seeking to finish the year on a high note.
Below are the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 2.
INDYCAR Series: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey 2026
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Alex Palou: 10/11 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Christian Lundgaard: 18/5 (bet $10 to win $46 total)
Pato O’Ward: 15/2 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Kyle Kirkwood: 15/2 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
David Malukas: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Will Power: 12/1 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Scott McLaughlin: 16/1 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Scott Dixon: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Felix Rosenqvist: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Rinus Veekay: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Josef Newgarden: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Marcus Ericsson: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Marcus Armstrong: 40/1 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Christian Rasmussen: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Alexander Rossi: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Louis Foster: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Graham Rahal: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Romain Grosjean: 70/1 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Santino Ferrucci: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Nolan Siegel: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Mick Schumacher: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Kyffin Simpson: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Dennis Hauger: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Caio Collet: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Sting Ray Robb: 500/1 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Key Insights for the Oddsboard
The Championship Contender
A win at Laguna Seca would cap Alex Palou’s historic season with another exclamation point.
No driver has been more dominant in 2026 than Alex Palou, who secured his fifth INDYCAR championship and fourth in a row with eight pole positions, six victories, and 673 laps led. Palou’s momentum continued into 2025 when he claimed victory at Laguna Seca, finishing ahead of Christian Lundgaard and Colton Herta.
Driver to Monitor
Can Pato O’Ward find the winner’s circle one more time?
Pato O’Ward arrives at Laguna Seca with renewed energy after sweeping both races at Milwaukee, marking a much-needed boost to his 2026 campaign. Before the Wisconsin oval, O’Ward had only one win all season at Mid-Ohio. His fourth-place finish at this California track last year showed he’s capable of strong performances, making him a dark horse to finish the year with another victory.
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