In an affirmation of his status as one of the best IndyCar drivers of his generation, Alex Palou took the lead from Marcus Ericsson with 14 laps to go and led the rest of the way to win the 109th Indianapolis 500,

The runaway IndyCar Series points leader wins the Indianapolis 500 by overtaking Marcus Ericsson. Palou, seeking his third series championship in four years, has won five of this year's six races. Palou celebrates on the front straightaway.

Andretti Global star Marcus Ericsson was sent to the back of the grid after the 2025 Indy 500 as the #28 Honda failed the post-race inspection.

Arrow McLaren star Pato O'Ward sounded on his frustration with how the Indianapolis 500 finished as Alex Palou zoomed around Marcus Ericsson for the win.

IndyCar Series season is underway, and Marcus Ericsson is entering his second year with Andretti Global. He owns four race wins in six seasons, most notably the 2022 Indianapolis 500. He finished second in the 2023 Indy 500.