Indy 500 results: Felix Rosenqvist wins by closest margin in race's history with daring last-lap pass of David Malukas

Felix Rosenqvist secured his second IndyCar victory by winning the 110th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, overtaking David Malukas on the final lap in a finish so close it set a new record. Rosenqvist’s No. 60 Honda crossed the line just 0.0233 seconds ahead of Malukas, the narrowest margin in the race’s 110-year history, and by half a car length. The Swedish driver also broke the record for most lead changes in a single race with 70, surpassing the 68 set in 2013 by Tony Kanaan. Malukas, driving for Team Penske, nearly claimed his first Indy 500 win after taking the lead multiple times in the final 25 laps. The race featured dramatic moments, including a red flag with eight laps remaining after Caio Collet crashed and his car caught fire. A yellow flag later disrupted the final sprint, allowing Malukas to briefly take the lead before Rosenqvist reclaimed it. Defending champion Alex Palou, who started from pole position, led early but finished seventh after a strong season that included three series wins. Palou’s bid for a second consecutive Indy 500 victory ended after he was overtaken by Malukas in the closing laps. Katherine Legge’s early crash derailed her attempt to achieve ‘The Double’—finishing both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. She collided with Ryan Hunter-Reay at lap 18, ending her season-long pursuit. Meanwhile, Alexander Rossi left the race at lap 95 after his car caught fire, marking the second year in a row he suffered a fiery exit. His earlier practice crash had already broken his ankle. Rosenqvist, 34, won for Meyer Shank Racing and became the first rookie since 2019 to claim the Indy 500 after a standout season. His victory capped a race filled with lead changes, near-misses, and late drama, cementing his place as one of IndyCar’s rising stars. The top 10 finishers included Scott McLaughlin, Pato O’Ward, and Marcus Armstrong, while Palou’s seventh-place result highlighted the competitive depth of the field.