Spain's Alex Palou holds on for historic Indy 500 victory as dominance continues
INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou has become the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Palou, who has won three IndyCar titles in four years — including the last two, came to the speedway with four wins through the first five races.
But it was No. 6, 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,' that he had circled on his calendar.
4 Alex Palou reacts after winning the Indy 500 on May 25.
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4 Alex Palou celebrates after winning the Indy 500 on May 25.
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Without an Indy 500 win, Palou said his career resume would never be complete.
Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, finished second for Andretti Global in a 1-2 finish for Honda. David Malukas was third for A.J. Foyt Racing and the highest-finishing Chevrolet.
4 Alex Palou is pictured in the winner's circle after the Indy 500 on May 25.
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4 Alex Palou races during the Indy 500 on May 25.
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Josef Newgarden's bid to win three consecutive Indy 500s ended with a fuel pump issue.
Palou started the race tied with Pato O'Ward as the co-favorites, listed at +500 by BetMGM.
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