This week's episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast features a chat with rookie sensation David Malukas, fresh off the back of his barnstorming run to second place at Gateway.

The Dale Coyne Racing driver shares his thoughts on his incredible last stint, what it was like to be on the podium with Josef Newgarden as a fan of IndyCar, and the effects of being linked with the top teams he has dreamed of driving for in the silly season.

He also discusses some of the trials and tribulations he's endured in his maiden year in the series, what he has learned, what he has been surprised by, and the battle for rookie of the year, which he currently trails Christian Lundgaard in.

Aside from chatting to Malukus, hosts Jack Benyon and JR Hildebrand round up all the action from Gateway, including giving their thoughts on the championship picture after Penske’s Josef Newgarden’s re-ignited his title charge with a well deserved and brilliantly executed victory.

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