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Palou Favored For Mid-Ohio Despite 8th Start

Alex Palou is the favorite for the 2026 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio despite starting from eighth position, with Christian Lundgaard second as the pole sitter.

Alex Palou leads the DraftKings Sportsbook odds at 37/20 for the Honda Indy 200, despite not securing the pole position. The reigning INDYCAR champion has six poles, four wins, and seven top-five finishes this season, finishing second at last year's Mid-Ohio race behind Scott Dixon. catcrossgame.com

Christian Lundgaard sits second in the odds at 23/10 after winning INDYCAR's most recent race at Road America and securing the pole for Mid-Ohio. The Danish driver is currently fourth in the standings with two wins and five top-five finishes.