The five closest Indy 500 finishes in history
The Indianapolis 500 has witnessed some of the closest finishes in its history, with the latest occurring in 2026. Felix Rosenqvist claimed victory by a mere 0.023 seconds over David Malukas, marking the closest finish ever recorded in the race's 115-year history. This event highlights the increasing competitiveness of modern IndyCar racing, with three of the five closest finishes happening in the last 12 years.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist won the 2026 Indy 500 by 0.023 seconds.
- ▪This finish surpassed a record that had stood for over 30 years.
- ▪Three of the five closest finishes in Indy 500 history have occurred in the last 12 years.
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