Felix Rosenqvist won the 2026 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the closest finish in the history of the race [1], [2].

The victory marks a historic milestone for the event, as the record-breaking margin of victory highlights the extreme competitiveness of modern open-wheel racing. The result establishes a new benchmark for the 110th edition of the race [2].

Rosenqvist, driving for Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian, secured the win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana [1], [2]. He narrowly beat runner-up David Malukas by 0.02 seconds [1], [5].

The final laps were shaped by a late caution that resulted in two restarts. Rosenqvist managed to pull ahead of the field on the final restart to secure the win [4], [5]. This narrow gap is the smallest ever recorded since the inception of the race [3], [5].

The win brings a major victory to Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian [2]. The event, held in the U.S., concluded with Rosenqvist crossing the finish line just ahead of Malukas in a sprint that defined the 110th running of the contest [2], [5].

“Felix Rosenqvist won the 2026 Indianapolis 500”

The 0.02-second margin of victory represents a statistical anomaly in motorsport, underscoring how late-race cautions and restarts can neutralize long-term leads. By producing the closest finish in the history of the 110th Indianapolis 500, the race demonstrates the high level of parity between top-tier teams and drivers in the current era of the sport.