Both drivers were nursing their fuel mileage, hoping to stretch it to the finish. On the final lap, going into the third turn, Dixon ran out of fuel, and Franchitti slipped by to take the lead, win the race, and win the IndyCar Series championship.
Both drivers were conserving their fuel, aiming to extend it until the end of the race. On the final lap, going into the third turn, Dixon ran out of fuel, and Franchitti overtook him to win the race and secure the IndyCar Series championship.