'Much deserved.' 'Unbelievable finish': Fans react to Marcus Ericsson's first Indy 500 win
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With his fist up in the air, IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson crossed the finish line and won his first-ever Indianapolis 500 race.
This year's win was especially exhilarating, after several crashes, a laps led record set by Scott Dixon, a late red flag and a unimaginably large — and loud — crowd.
Ericsson finished the race to cheers and applause online.
Here's how fans reacted on Twitter:
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LETS GO ERICSSON much deserved indy500 win.@Ericsson_Marcus @IndyCar pic.twitter.com/BGCn4vAnVO
— Dawson Maz (@dawson_maz) May 29, 2022
I could NOT be happier for Marcus. The loveliest man. Congratulations my friend. So richly deserved. @Ericsson_Marcus https://t.co/NdTwdRShat
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) May 29, 2022
Congrats @Ericsson_Marcus great win on the #Indy500 that was a top drive.
— Ian Kirk (@IAKirk) May 29, 2022
Hell yes Marcus Ericsson!!!!!!! #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/sIZKM4igi6
— Chevy48 (@chevychevelle48) May 29, 2022
Good exciting finish to Indy 500. 👍👍 ex F1 driver wins yaaayyy.
— Eunan MacGuinness (@eunanmacguinnes) May 29, 2022
Fans react to Marcus Ericsson’s win in the 2022 Indy 500. pic.twitter.com/swpmZutq5v
— Bro Krift (@BroKrift) May 29, 2022
That red I thought would seriously help TK out the most, he was the fastest of the 3. But Ericcson drove the best 2 laps of his entire life. Unbelievable finish! Congrats @Ericsson_Marcus!! #Indy500 #IndyCar https://t.co/CPkqEKHs8P
— Brian Hummel (@Tinkle_BHummel) May 29, 2022
Marcus Ericsson winning the Indy 500 has made my day
— James T (@General_Townski) May 29, 2022
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indy 500 2022: Fans react to former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson's win
