The 2018 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama was the fourth round of the

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season contested at Barber Motorsports Park in

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. The race started on April 22 and was stopped due to rain on lap 23. It was resumed on Monday, April 23rd at 11:30 am as a timed race which went 82 laps out of a scheduled 90. American

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qualified on pole for the event. He eventually took victory for his third IndyCar win in Alabama.

Results

Qualifying

Race

Notes: Points include 1 point for leading at least 1 lap during a race, an additional 2 points for leading the most race laps, and 1 point for Pole Position.

Championship standings after the race

;Drivers' Championship standings ;Manufacturer standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included.

References

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Grand Prix of Alabama

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