Indy 500’s closest finish ever: Rosenqvist-edge Malukas by 0.023s
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The Indianapolis 500 has produced some of the closest finishes in its history, led by the 2026 winner Felix Rosenqvist defeating David Malukas by a record 0.023 seconds. The five closest margins also include 1992’s Al Unser Jr. over Scott Goodyear by 0.043s, 2014’s Ryan Hunter-Reay over Helio Castroneves by 0.060s, 2006’s Sam Hornish Jr. over Marco Andretti by 0.063s, and 2023’s Josef Newgarden over Marcus Ericsson by 0.097s, highlighting how thrilling the crown jewel of IndyCar can be.
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