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Will Power wins Honda Indy Toronto, Canada’s James Hinchcliffe third

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WATCH ABOVE: Will Power took the checkered flag at the 2016 Honda Indy Toronto while Canadian James Hinchcliffe finished 3rd – Jul 17, 2016

Will Power has won his third Honda Indy Toronto

The Australian, who previously won the event in 2007 and 2010, captured the 85 lap race on the streets surrounding Toronto’s Exhibition Place by 1.5275 seconds.

Brazil’s Helio Castroneves was second ahead of James Hinchcliffe of Oakville, Ont.

It’s Power’s third win of the season after capturing the second leg of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit and the KOHLER Grand Prix on June 26. Power was the runner-up last weekend at the Iowa Corn 300.

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Power started the race in fourth after qualifying. The 2014 IndyCar Series champion entered the weekend third in the points standings.

It’s Hinchcliffe’s best finish on his home track after placing eighth twice in the first leg of the 2013 and 2014 races.

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