Ericcson Takes Indy
05/31/2022
By: Jeff Yoder
Marcus Ericcson Wins 106th Indianapolis 500 in 2-Lap Shootout
A new champion at Indy! After 200 laps and 500 miles, a wild finish saw Swedish driver Marcus Ericcson take the checkered flag at the 106th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The former Formula 1 driver claimed his first Indy 500 victory after starting fifth, and it marked the first win at the 500 for Chip Ganassi Racing since 2012.
“Moved here, put my whole life into trying to become an IndyCar and mainly Indianapolis 500 champion. It’s been not easy. It feels good to show that hard works pay off.” — Marcus Ericcson
How the Race Was Won
After a number of drivers jockeyed for the lead throughout the final 50 laps, Ericcson claimed the lead on Lap 190. A red-flag restart with two laps to go led to a dramatic finish where Ericcson held off a furious battle from Pato O’Ward in the final lap to win under caution.
Final Results
1. Marcus Ericcson
2. Pato O’Ward
3. Tony Kanaan
4. Felix Rosenqvist
5. Conor Daly
Watch: Ericcson Wins 106th Indy 500
A kiss of the bricks, a wreath around the neck and a bottle of milk down the hatch. Marcus Ericcson is the new Indy 500 champion!
Additional Storylines
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ESPN: Ericcson Tastes the Thrill of Victory — Others the Agony of Defeat
SI: Jimmie Johnson’s First Indy 500 Ends in Heartbreaking Crash (Video)
Photo: Jamie Squire / Getty Images