Swedish driver Felix Rosenqvist wins closest-ever Indy 500 after Marcus Armstrong led on final lap

Felix Rosenqvist wins closest Indianapolis 500 in history on last-second pass

Felix Rosenqvist won the 2026 Indianapolis 500 by 0.02 seconds — history's closest finish — saving fuel against the field to pass Malukas on the final lap. When late constraints compress the race, resource discipline and contrarian positioning beat raw pace.