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Palou didn't expect second place 'to hurt so much'

Alex Palou finished second to Helio Castroneves, one of IndyCar's all-time greats, in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, but the runner-up spot did little to console the Chip Ganassi Racing driver. Palou and Castroneves traded places at the top of the leaderboard during the thrilling closing stages of the 105th running of the Indy 500. With three laps to go, the Spaniard was in command but couldn't shake off the #6 black and pink Meyer Shank Racing car which shadowed his move. A bold pass by Castroneves on the outside of Turn 1 on the penultimate lap would ultimately seal Palou's fate and the Brazilian's fourth Indy 500 triumph. ©PaulHurley "Oh man, it hurts," said the disappointed...
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