There are two charges → Q1 = +q and charge Q2 = +2q. From the initial point (Q), Q1 is at a distance of r and Q2 is at a distance 2r. Which charge (Q1 or Q2) will have higher electrostatic potential energy?

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There are two charges → Q1 = +q and charge Q2 = +2q. From the initial point (Q), Q1 is at a distance of r and Q2 is at a distance 2r. Which charge (Q1 or Q2) will have higher electrostatic potential energy?