INDYCAR Power Rankings: It's Alex Palou ... again!

Power rankings typically have movement at the top throughout the year, as it is difficult for a driver to steadily remain the best from one week to the next.

But when the drivers ranked No. 1 and 2 on the list going into a race finish first and second in that race, there’s no reason to change.

Alex Palou, for sure, has established himself as the dominant driver in the series (at least on road and street courses). Barber was his third win in four races. And Christian Lundgaard continues to show he could be Palou’s biggest challenger when turning left and right.

Here are the power rankings going into three consecutive race weekends at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — the first on the IMS road course, then Indy 500 qualifying, capped with the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Dropped out: Scott Dixon (Last Week: 9)

On the verge: Scott Dixon, Nolan Siegel, Rinus VeeKay

10. Alexander Rossi (LW: Not Ranked)

Rossi had a strong race at Barber, where he started 15th and finished eighth. Three top 10s in his first four races at Ed Carpenter Racing provide a foundation that Rossi and his good friend Carpenter can build on.

9. Felix Rosenqvist (LW: 5)

A 13th-place finish at Barber was Rosenqvist’s first finish outside the top 10 this year. How this Meyer Shank Racing team rebounds from a disappointing result could determine just how improved this organization is this season.

8. Josef Newgarden (LW: 10)

Newgarden is still trying to find his rhythm, as he started ninth and finished 10th at Barber. He moves up the list, as the drivers ahead of him also struggled. The fact that he is 118 points (more than two races) behind Alex Palou for the championship is going to force him not to let the frustration dictate how he