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ANALYSIS: Paths to the IndyCar championship

So on the eve of the final race of the season it has come down to this: two drivers capable of winning the 2016 IndyCar title, both from Team Penske. The 555 points that Pagenaud brought into the Sonoma weekend gave him a 43-point buffer over Power, and his bonus point for winning pole has padded that out to 44. All of the numbers are on the Frenchman's side, but Power still has a way in if things fall just right for the 2014 champion. There are too many possible points permutations to create a compete list, but here's a snapshot of each driver's most straightforward route to the Astor Cup: PAGENAUD: Wins if he finishes fifth or better, regardless of what Power does. Wins if he finishes...
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