Simply 0.0233s separated the primary and second-place finishers within the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500. It now stands because the closest end in the complete historical past of the Indy 500.
The race changed into a one-lap shootout, with David Malukas taking the lead from Marcus Armstrong instantly whereas Rosenqvist ran in third. Rosenqvist then battled side-by-side with teammate Armstrong for second, and it appeared that the race was over with the Penske automobile gapping them each.
Nevertheless, they surged on the back-end of the lap and Rosenqvist discovered a bit of clear air across the exterior. As they drag-raced to the road, he flicked to the surface of Malukas, beating him by a nostril.
The 34-year-old Swede was making his eighth begin within the Indy 500, and now, he’ll without end be a part of its legend.
That is now the second Indy 500 win for Meyer Shank Racing, incomes their first win with Helio Castroneves in 2021.
24 of 33 starters reached the checkered flag. There was additionally a document variety of lead, with a complete of 70 all through the epic 200-lap battle.
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