A few weeks have passed since the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, but the finish still earns a second look. On May 24, 2026, Felix Rosenqvist crossed the yard of bricks 0.0233 seconds ahead of David Malukas to win for Meyer Shank Racing in the closest finish the race has ever seen. When that car took the checkered flag, the REMAX decal crossed the line in first place right along with it.
For anyone who missed the moment, here is how it unfolded. Rosenqvist restarted third on a green-white one-lap shootout, ran side by side with Meyer Shank Racing teammate Marcus Armstrong, then reeled in Malukas on the final lap for a photo finish decided by less than half a car length. It was Rosenqvist’s first Indianapolis 500 victory and the second in team history for Meyer Shank Racing, with both wins coming at the Brickyard.
Key Takeaways
- Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, driving for Meyer Shank Racing.
- His 0.0233-second margin over David Malukas is the closest finish in Indy 500 history.
- The victory is the second Indianapolis 500 win for Meyer Shank Racing, making it a two-time winner of the race.
- Rosenqvist took the win weeks after he and his wife, Emille, welcomed their daughter, Stella.
- As a Meyer Shank Racing partner, REMAX shared in a winning moment as its decal crossed the finish line first.
The Closest Finish in Indy 500 History
The 110th running came down to a single green-flag lap. A late caution on lap 197 bunched the field, and the green flag waved for one final dash to the bricks. Rosenqvist lined up third, found grip on the high line, and ran flat out through the closing corners. He cleared Malukas by 0.0233 seconds, a margin smaller than any in the 115-year history of the race.
The result also marked the fifth time the driver leading at the start of the final lap did not win, with Armstrong leading the field to green before Rosenqvist made his move. BorgWarner presented Rosenqvist with the Borg-Warner Trophy in Victory Circle, where he became the 113th driver in line to have his likeness sculpted onto it.
A Strong Car All Month Long
The win capped a month of speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rosenqvist qualified near the front and ran inside the top five for much of the day, with the Meyer Shank Racing entry showing pace in clean air and traffic alike. When the final restart set up a one-lap sprint, he knew the window was open.
“I honestly can’t believe it. It’s been such a special month for my wife, Emille, and I as we welcomed our baby girl Stella just a few weeks ago. I wish they could have been here to celebrate with me, but I will go home and give them both a big kiss. We knew we had a strong car from the beginning of the month; we had an incredible qualifying and our race car was really solid. In the end, I knew exactly what I had to do and it was really now or never. I knew I had a decent run on Malukas and I just hoped that we would come out on top. I guess it turned out to be the closest finish in Indy 500 history, which is pretty cool. I have to thank everyone at MSR for giving me such a strong car and to my team, Adam [Rovazzini] and Ross [Bunnell] for getting me through the end of that race.” – Felix Rosenqvist
Two-Time Indy 500 Winners: Meyer Shank Racing
The victory put Meyer Shank Racing in rare company. The team now holds two Indianapolis 500 wins, both earned at the sport’s biggest stage. For team owner Mike Shank, the back-to-back distinction of winning auto racing’s most famous event more than once stood out as the team celebrated in Victory Circle.
“Winning the Indianapolis 500 once is something you dream about your entire life – winning it twice is almost impossible to put into words. What Felix did on Sunday was extraordinary. He drove with patience, aggression and heart when it mattered most, and this entire team executed at the highest level all month long. To bring the Borg-Warner Trophy back to Meyer Shank Racing again, alongside incredible partners is something we’re unbelievably proud of. These moments are built by great people, great sponsors and a team that never stops believing.” – Mike Shank
REMAX and a Partnership Built on Winning
Winning takes preparation, the right team and the confidence to make a move when the moment arrives. Those qualities define a champion on the track, and they describe what REMAX agents bring to clients in markets across the country. As a Meyer Shank Racing partner, REMAX rode along for one of the most memorable finishes in Indianapolis 500 history.
The same drive that carried Rosenqvist across the line first shows up every day in the REMAX network, where agents compete to deliver results for the people they serve. A winning car and a winning agent share the same foundation: experience, focus and a refusal to quit when the finish is close.
Ready to Work With a Winner?
Felix Rosenqvist and Meyer Shank Racing delivered a finish for the record books, and REMAX was proud to share in it. To put that same competitive drive to work on your next move, connect with a local REMAX agent who knows your market. For more on the REMAX partnership with Meyer Shank Racing and the latest from the team, follow along on the REMAX blog.
