Josef Newgarden Wins 108th Indy 500 for Second Consecutive Year, Edges Pato O'Ward

May 26, 2024, 11:49 PM

Josef Newgarden has won the 2024 Indy 500, marking his second consecutive victory in the prestigious race. Newgarden's win makes him the first driver to achieve back-to-back wins since Helio Castroneves did so in 2001-2002. The race concluded with a thrilling final lap, where Newgarden executed a dramatic last-lap pass to edge out Pato O'Ward. This victory also represents the 20th Indy 500 win for Team Penske, further solidifying their dominance in the event. Newgarden celebrated the win by engaging with the fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2024 race was the 108th running of the Indy 500, and Newgarden's wild pass on the final lap marked the first back-to-back win in 22 years.