Winners and losers from the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

Key Points:

• Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in event history, edging David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds after a dramatic one-lap shootout; the race featured a record 70 lead changes and 567 passes for position.
• Josef Newgarden, a two-time Indy 500 champion, was a strong contender but crashed on Lap 125 after clipping the inside curbing, resulting in a spin and heavy impact with the wall; he was treated at the medical center and appeared in a walking boot at the awards ceremony.
• David Malukas delivered a standout performance by leading 30 laps and finishing second, showing emotional intensity and solidifying his position as a rising star and second in the championship standings.
• Kyle Kirkwood, despite high expectations and a strong race pace in testing, struggled during the race and finished 16th, dropping from second to third in the championship and falling 49 points behind leader Alex Palou.
• Ed Carpenter Racing had a difficult race with all three drivers facing setbacks: Alexander Rossi retired due to mechanical issues after leading early, Ed Carpenter crashed after contact with Takuma Sato, and Christian Rasmussen retired with mechanical problems.