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Kiwi driver Scott Dixon rounded out his 2021 Indycar season with third place in the final race at Long Beach on Monday.

The Manurewa product finished the season fourth in the championship as he watched Chip Ganassi teammate Alex Palou secure his maiden title.

“Chip keeping the championship at home, that’s all that matters,” Dixon said.

“I think Alex raised the bar for all of us this year to keep pushing. It definitely feels like kind of the 2009 through sort of ’12, ’13 period with Dario.

“Super proud of what the 10 car has done. Super proud of Alex. Man, he’s done a tremendous job this year. He’s a young, super talent.”