Will Power had a flawless race to win IndyCar's Sao Paulo 300 for the third straight time Sunday, extending his dominance on the streets of South America's biggest city. The Australian was hardly challenged at the 4-kilometer, 11-turn Anhembi circuit, taking control of the race from the start to finish ahead of American Ryan Hunter Reay. “I think I love Brazil, I love Sao Paulo,” Power said after climbing out of his car. Takuma Sato had a great run to finish third for his first podium after starting only 25th and overcoming a drive-thru penalty, while Brazilian Helio Castroneves was fourth after starting 18th. Three-time defending series champion Dario Franchitti recovered from an early spin to finish fifth. It was Power's third straight victory after four races this season, and Penske's fourth straight. It is the first time the team wins four in a row to start the season, dating to the introduction of CART in 1979. Penske also won the first three races of the year in 2010. Power became the first driver since Scott Dixon in 2007 to win three consecutive races. It was the Australian's 18th career victory at IndyCar. “Something is clicking there very well,” Hunter-Reay said. “I don't think it's a coincidence at all that they've won as many as they've won this season. Three out of four, that's astonishing.”
