Look at it this way - Kimi has this lead after 5 rounds.  There are 17 rounds to go (or 19 if they replace the lost events). 43 points is two Kimi DNF's (or out of the points) and a 1st and 2nd for Russell.
Still a very long way to go! 

Batman:

 

Jaxson:
Russel in a lot of trouble now.  Can't argue with 4 race wins in a row by your (very young/inexperienced) team mate!
Saving grace for the rest of the field is these two are likely to take each other out.

 

 

the only 2 people in the 21st century that have overturned the points deficit that Russell has are Seb and Max