David Malukas faced a deeply emotional moment after finishing second in the Indianapolis 500, losing to Felix Rosenqvist in what became the closest finish in the race's history. As he stepped out of his No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet, Malukas struggled to contain his tears, overwhelmed by the realization that victory had slipped away in the final moments. Despite leading throughout the last lap, Rosenqvist's late surge left Malukas devastated. He described the experience as one filled with anger and pain, feeling as though he was mourning a dream. Support from teammates, including Scott McLaughlin, helped him process the loss. Malukas acknowledged that he had pushed himself harder than ever but recognized that he could not have done anything differently in that moment. Looking ahead, he expressed a determination to return stronger next year, stating that his past hardships have only intensified his drive to win. 'We’re getting so close. I will not be able to die at rest until we can go get a win,' he declared.