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 top positions. Felix Rosenqvist won the race, edging out David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds, marking the closest 1-2 finish in the event's history. 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, finishing just 0.0233 seconds ahead of David Malukas.
- ▪Scott McLaughlin, Pato O'Ward, and Marcus Armstrong finished third, fourth, and fifth, separated by only 0.155 seconds.
- ▪The finish marked the closest 1-2 finish in Indianapolis 500 history.
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