David Malukas earns third second-place finish in IndyCar at Road America
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
David Malukas finished second at the Grand Prix at Road America on July 1, 2026, marking his third second-place finish in five races this season. This performance continues a trend for Malukas, who has also experienced narrow misses, including a historic second at the Indianapolis 500, where he lost by just 0.0233 seconds. Despite his podium finishes, Malukas is still pursuing his first win with Team Penske and remains second in the championship standings, trailing Alex Palou by 60 points. Eight races remain, and Malukas is balancing the pursuit of victories with the need to protect his championship position.
- •Malukas has four podium finishes this season.
- •He is currently second in the championship standings.
- •The Indianapolis 500 finish was the closest in history.
- •Malukas leads his teammates by over 60 points.
- •There are eight races left in the season.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — David Malukas is turning IndyCar’s most painful finishes into a shot at glory
"Team Penske's David Malukas has three second-place finishes in 2026, but is still chasing his first IndyCar win. Will it come this year?
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