That last race in California was also the deciding race for the Championship. With only two contenders and a 25 point spread it was a battle within a battle. Helio Castroneves, the trailing contender, started off in 12th place and ended up in 6th.
It just wasn't enough, Scott Dixon started in a worrisome 17th place and ended up in 5th, with a 27 point spread gaining his third Championship win.
photo credit: © 2013 Will Lester for the Daily Bulletin
