The New Zealand racing driver Scott Dixon has finished fifth in the latest round of the Indy Car series in Sonoma, California, with championship rival Will Power crossing the line in first.
Dixon's Target Chip-Ganassi team-mate and series leader Dario Franchitti was fourth, with Helio Castroneves second and Power's Penske team-mate Ryan Briscoe in third.
Power's fifth win of the season cuts Franchitti's championship lead to just 26 points, while Dixon remains third in the overall standings a further 49 points back.
There are four rounds remaining in the series.