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Breaking: Newgarden Wins Indy 500 in Thrilling Finish

Two-Time NTT INDYCAR Champion Overcomes Crashes for Victory

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Josef Newgarden has emerged victorious in the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500, overcoming three crashes in the final laps to secure his first win at the iconic race. The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion prevailed in a one-lap shootout with defending race winner Marcus Ericsson, ending a suspenseful and chaotic race.

Newgarden's win came after a dramatic finish that saw multiple lead changes and several cautions. The race was initially slowed by a crash on lap 142, as Dixon and Sato headed to pit road, and later by a multi-car incident that included Pato O'Ward and Colton Herta. As the caution cars were deployed, Newgarden took the lead from Ericsson and held it until the end.

The final laps were filled with tension as three more crashes occurred, causing the race to be red-flagged twice. However, Newgarden maintained his composure and kept his Team Penske Chevrolet in the lead through the chaos. In a thrilling last lap, Newgarden pulled away from Ericsson to secure his first Indy 500 victory, much to the delight of the crowd.

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