IndyCar driver discusses the mental challenge of IndyCar racing, why winning isn't his only measure of success

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IndyCar drivers lose a lot more than they win, making it difficult to find "success."

But like golf, coming in second place every weekend doesn't exactly make you a loser like it does in individual sports - in fact, it would be the most successful season ever.

"It’s tough, because obviously, there can only be one winner in racing every time we go racing. So it’s not easy," 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.

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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates winning the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Grace Hollars/USA TODAY NETWORK Syndication)

And because of that, Ericsson has his own personal "mental coach" who gives him daily exercises and prompts with different focuses.

In the morning, Ericsson will write down what he's improved on, where his focus lies, and where he's had success. At night, he reflects on the positives he had throughout the day.

"It’s a lot of reflection. What’s interesting with mental training and coaching yourself is the reflection part. It’s not only that the questions can be quite simple, but it’s about taking the time and being present and thinking about things. That’s what is really powerful," Ericsson said.

"A lot of people are so caught up in life, there’s always something going on, the next thing, and you just keep going. If you stop every morning and every evening, sit down for 10 minutes and reflect on your day or how you feel, what’s going on in your mind, I think that’s very powerful. Putting pen to paper and writing it down