INDYCAR Power Rankings: Josef Newgarden Returns, Alex Palou Ends On High Note

The 2025 INDYCAR season is in the books.

The final point standings will reflect how drivers raced throughout the entire year. These rankings show who might have some momentum going into next season — if they can carry over the last month of the year into next March.

Here are the last power rankings of the 2025 season, as the race Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway concluded the year. 

Don’t worry, the 2026 preseason rankings (and maybe some way-too-early 2026 rankings) will come soon enough.

Dropped out:  Christian Rasmussen (Last Week: 8), David Malukas (Last Week: 9), Colton Herta (Last Week: 10) 

On the verge: Colton Herta, Christian Rasmussen, Alexander Rossi

10. Felix Rosenqvist (Last Week: Not Ranked)

Rosenqvist finished seventh at Nashville, despite an early penalty for jumping the restart. The Meyer Shank driver finished sixth in the season standings. Rosenqvist had 10 top 10s in the 17 races but just two in the last five.

Felix Rosenqvist had 10 top-10 finishes in 2025.

9. Josef Newgarden (Last Week: Not Ranked)

Newgarden captured the victory at Nashville, clearly the highlight of his season. He finished 12th in the standings, nowhere near the season the Penske driver had expected. The victory was Newgarden’s third podium of the year.

8. Will Power (Last Week: 7)

Power slid through his pit box, resulting in a penalty for hitting his equipment. He finished a lap down in 21st, quite possibly ending his Penske tenure with a season where he finished ninth in the standings with eight top 10s.

Will Power finished 21st at Nashville to end a disappointing 2025 season.

7. Kyle Kirkwood (Last Week: Not Ranked)

Kirkwood placed sixth at Nashville. This was another solid finish, as the Andretti driver