# O'Ward Wins, Championship Tightens | Nascar News

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Published: 2026-07-05T22:15:59+00:00
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Pato OWard storms back to victory at Mid-Ohio, claiming his first win of the season and his first road course triumph in over two years—fueling Arrow McLaren’s back-to-back dominance. A nail-biting battle with teammate Christian Lundgaard, who snatched pole and finished second, underscores the stakes as Lundgaard’s rumored exit looms. Championship leader Alex Palou’s shocking miss in qualifying and shaky race performance narrows the gap, leaving just 66 points between the top four with six races left. Arrow McLaren’s flawless one-two finish—despite looming driver changes—signals peak form, while the series heads to Nashville for a white-knuckle showdown. The title race? Far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/496cd7f5d5c1ed6d

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