The Brief Alex Palou became the first Spaniard to win the Indianapolis 500, holding off Marcus Ericsson in the final laps. Without an Indy 500 win, Palou said his career resume would never be complete. Alex Palou, driver of the #10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, celebrates after winning the NTT IndyCar Series109th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. RELATED: Penske fires top 3 amid Indy 500 cheating scandal"I really have no idea what happened," a heartbroken McLaughlin said. O'Ward started third and would be the first Mexican winner; Palou, winner of four of the first five races this season, would be the first Spanish winner should he earn his first career victory on an oval track.