Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson, others pushed to rear following failed post-race inspection

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Marcus Ericsson's Andretti Global car did not pass post-race technical inspection.

Ericsson, who finished behind Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou on Sunday, was subsequently pushed to the rear of the 33-car field. Ericsson was stripped of his runner-up finish and was moved to 31st place.

Fellow Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood's car also failed inspection. As a result, Kirkwood was relegated to the 32nd spot. He initially finished the race in sixth place.

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Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) looks on Sunday, May 25, 2025, after coming in second at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

"We are in receipt of the Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Notice as provided by IndyCar," Andretti Global said in a statement. "We are taking the necessary time to assess the information and we will be requesting a full review with IndyCar."

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IndyCar said the modifications made by Andretti Global were to the Energy Management System covers provided by Dallara, the company that provides the chassis for the series. The rulebook states that those parts must be used as supplied.

Being moved to the rear of the field also resulted in the loss of Ericsson's and Kirkwood's prize money and the championship points from their original finishes. Both drivers will instead receive the money and points associated with their penalized finish.

Each car was also fined $100,000, and the competition managers for the teams