Felix Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500; watch his celebration at IMS

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Felix Rosenqvist has won the 2026 Indy 500, pulling ahead of David Malukas at the absolute last second of the final lap to win by just .023 seconds, the closest margin in Indy 500 history.

FELIX ROSENQVIST WINS THE CLOSEST FINISH IN INDY 500 HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/BBGobsgX3I

— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 24, 2026

The victory marks Armstrong's first of 2026 on the IndyCar Series. In fact, it's Rosenqvist's first win on the IndyCar Series since the second race of the Rev Group Grand Prix at Road America in July 2020.

While it looked like it would be a two-horse race with both Rosenqvist and Pato O'Ward holding more than two seconds in hand on the rest of the field, a crash from rookie Caio Collet with just eight laps to go caused a red flag, instantly bringing the field closer together.

That wasn't the end of it, either. Rosenqvist would get passed by both Malukas and Marcus Armstrong with just three laps to go before a yellow flag came out and gave Rosenqvist another chance to pull ahead. Rosenqvist took advantage, drafting off Malukas on the final straightaway to pull ahead at the very last second.

It was an epic finish to an outstanding race. Here's how Rosenqvist and his team celebrated.

Felix Rosenqvist celebrates Indy 500 win​

Jubilation for Felix Rosenqvist. #Indy500pic.twitter.com/BIu7DswSXK

— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 24, 2026

Still, the best celebratory beverage in all of pro sports...Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist Wins the 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500, by the narrowest of margins, and naturally, chugs milk!! pic.twitter.com/nYJdvffPDR

— Brian Pinelli (@Brian_Pinelli) May 24, 2026

2026 Indy 500 results​

1. Felix Rosenqvist
2. David Malukas
3. Scott McLaughlin
4. Pato O'Ward
5. Marcus Armstrong
6. Rinus Veekay
7. Alex Palou
8. Santino Ferrucci
9. Romain Grosjean
10. Takuma Sato
11. Nolan Siegel
12. Conor Daly
13. Marcus Ericsson
14. Kyffin Simpson
15. Scott Dixon
16. Kyle Kirkwood
17. Christian Lundgaard
18. Mick Schumacher
19. Dennis Hauger
20. Graham Rahal
21. Louis Foster
22. Jack Harvey
23. Sting Ray Robb
24. Jacob Abel
25. Helio Castroneves - DNF
26. Caio Collet - DNF
27. Christian Rasmussen - DNF
28. Josef Newgarden - DNF
29. Will Power - DNF
30. Alexander Rossi - DNF
31. Ed Carpenter - DNF
32. Ryan Hunter-Reay - DNF
33. Katherine Legge - DNF

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Felix Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500. Watch his celebration at IMS

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