How close was the finish at the 2026 Indianapolis 500? Third through fifth is closer than 1-2
The 2026 Indianapolis 500 featured an incredibly close finish, particularly for the third to fifth positions. Felix Rosenqvist won the race, edging out David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds, marking the closest 1-2 finish in history. However, the battle for third through fifth was even tighter, with Scott McLaughlin, Pato O'Ward, and Marcus Armstrong finishing within 0.155 seconds of each other.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist won the race by 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas.
- ▪Scott McLaughlin finished third, Pato O'Ward fourth, and Marcus Armstrong fifth, separated by only 0.155 seconds.
- ▪The finish marked the closest 1-2 finish in Indianapolis 500 history.
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