Marcus Ericsson Wins 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 | #Indy500 #IndyCar #Motorsports

 

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Marcus Ericsson won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, becoming the second Swedish driver to win the race. Ericsson started from the pole position and led 112 laps en route to victory.

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Scott Dixon finished second, followed by Pato O'Ward in third. Rinus VeeKay, Felix Rosenqvist, and Alexander Rossi rounded out the top six.

The race was held under sunny skies and warm temperatures, with the average speed of 186.523 miles per hour. There were no major incidents, and the race went green for all 200 laps.

Ericsson's victory is the culmination of a long and successful career in motorsport. He has won races in Formula E, IndyCar, and the American Le Mans Series. He is also the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 for Chip Ganassi Racing since Dario Franchitti in 2012.

Ericsson's victory is a major boost for IndyCar, which is looking to grow its popularity in the United States. The race was broadcast on NBC, and it is estimated that over 5 million people watched the race.

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most prestigious races in the world, and Ericsson's victory is a major accomplishment. He is now a part of a very exclusive club, and his name will be etched in the history books alongside some of the greatest drivers in racing history.

The 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a thrilling race, and Marcus Ericsson's victory was a fitting end to a great day of racing. Ericsson is now a part of the history books, and his name will be remembered for years to come.

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