Josef Newgarden takes checkered flag at WWTR as Marcus Ericsson finishes second
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Josef Newgarden secured the victory at World Wide Technology Raceway in a race concluding early Monday. Marcus Ericsson showcased impressive speed, starting from 12th and leading a race-high 114 laps but ultimately settled for a runner-up finish. The race was marked by intense competition and high drama, culminating in a close finish. Ericsson’s performance highlights his competitive potential in the IndyCar Series as the season progresses.
- •Josef Newgarden wins at World Wide Technology Raceway.
- •Marcus Ericsson starts 12th and leads 114 laps.
- •The race finished in the early hours of Monday.
- •This is Ericsson’s most dominant drive in his IndyCar career.
- 6:31 AMMotorsport.com — Marcus Ericsson’s dominant run falls short in “bittersweet” runner-up finish at WWTR
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Ericsson’s dominant run falls short in “bittersweet” runner-up finish at WWTR
"Marcus Ericsson delivered the most dominant drive of his IndyCar Series career, but was left with a front row seat as Josef Newgarden took the checkered flag in a wild race that finished into Monday morning at World Wide Technology Raceway. It was a night that saw the Swedish native start 12th and quickly accelerate through the field and made his presence felt, leading a race-high 114 laps of ...Keep reading
"The Swedish native led a career-high 114 laps en route to his best IndyCar result of the season
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 8, 2026, 6:31 AMMarcus Ericsson’s dominant run falls short in “bittersweet” runner-up finish at WWTR
Marcus Ericsson delivered the most dominant drive of his IndyCar Series career, but was left with a front row seat as Josef Newgarden took the checkered flag in a wild race that finished into Monday morning at World Wide Technology Raceway. It was a night that saw the Swedish native start 12th and quickly accelerate through the field and made his presence felt, leading a race-high 114 laps of ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:31 AMMarcus Ericsson’s dominant run falls short in “bittersweet” runner-up finish at WWTR
The Swedish native led a career-high 114 laps en route to his best IndyCar result of the season
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