INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Report - Indianapolis 500
May 17, 2026
Indianapolis 500
Speedway, IN - May 17, 2026
Josef Newgarden, driver of the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Chevrolet - 24th
Scott McLaughlin, driver of the No. 3 Pennzoil Chevrolet - 9th
David Malukas, Driver of the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet - 3rd
FRONT ROW MILESTONE: David Malukas and the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet team will start the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 from the third position marking the 50th front row start in the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" for the race's most successful team. It is also Malukas' career best starting position for the race.
THEY SAID IT: "To be honest, in this race everybody always says, 'you can get the win from wherever you start.' Last year we qualified seventh, and I mean, we were fighting for the win very early on throughout the rest of the race, but if feels good. This Verizon Chevy team did a fantastic job at getting the car where it needed to be and making me feel comfortable in it. Yeah, it feels good, front row"
- David Malukas


