Felix Rosenqvist Wins 2026 Indy 500 in the Closest Finish Ever!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Indianapolis IN, Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the record books. The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 will officially go down as the most breathtaking, heart-stopping spectacle in the history of the Brickyard. In a mind-boggling final-lap shootout that left fans screaming at the top of their lungs, Felix Rosenqvist captured his first-ever Indy 500 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Driving the No. 60 Honda for Meyer Shank Racing, Rosenqvist executed a last-second, high-stakes pass to steal the victory from David Malukas in what was quite literally a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it finish.
The Numbers Behind the Most Historic Finish in Indy History
The final lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was nothing short of cinematic chaos. Malukas managed to snatch the lead on the final lap, seemingly putting a stamp on a Team Penske victory. But Rosenqvist refused to back down, mounting a stunning come-from-behind charge out of the final turn.
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| 2026 INDY 500: BY THE NUMBERS |
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| Winning Margin | 0.0233 Seconds |
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| Distance at Line | Half a Car Length |
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| Meyer Shank Racing Indy Wins | 2 (All-Time) |
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| Historic Distinction | Closest Finish in History |
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When the checkered flag waved, Rosenqvist crossed the line just half a car length ahead of Malukas. The official margin of victory? A microscopic 0.0233 seconds—shattering the record for the closest finish in the 110-year history of the event.
The emotional victory marks the second time the underdog powerhouse Meyer Shank Racing has kissed the iconic bricks at Indianapolis.
The 2026 Indy 500 Official Top 10 Finishers
While Meyer Shank Racing took the top step, Team Penske still put on an absolute clinic, securing two positions on the podium. Meanwhile, Rosenqvist’s MSR teammate, Marcus Armstrong, rounded out a stellar day for the organization by locking down a top-five finish.
Here is how the top 10 shook out at the end of 200 grueling laps:
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Felix Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing)
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David Malukas (Team Penske)
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Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske)
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Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren)
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Marcus Armstrong (Meyer Shank Racing)
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Rinus VeeKay (Juncos Hollinger)
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Álex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing)
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Santino Ferrucci (A.J. Foyt Racing)
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Romain Grosjean (Dale Coyne Racing)
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Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan)
“It’s Christmas, But Not Everyone Gets a Present”
The sheer weight of coming so close to immortality wasn’t lost on the paddock. Third-place finisher Scott McLaughlin perfectly encapsulated the brutal duality of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, describing the overwhelming joy of simply competing against the absolute heartbreak of missing out on the milk.
“It’s Christmas, but not everyone gets a present.” — Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
For David Malukas, the sting of losing the lead on the very last lap will undoubtedly linger. But for Felix Rosenqvist, his place in racing lore is permanently secure.
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Yawn.