# Palou Snags Pole, Indy 500 Qualifying Shakes Up Field

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-05-18T06:09:03+00:00
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Alex Palou secured the pole position for the Indy 500, setting a new qualifying record with a staggering four-lap average speed of 232.248 mph. The compressed qualifying format, where drivers had only one shot to set their fastest laps, created intense pressure. Palous teammate, Alexander Rossi, qualified second, while David Malukas secured the third spot. The race for the top positions was fierce, with only fractions of a mile per hour separating the frontrunners. Notable drivers like Pato OWard and Scott McLaughlin struggled, while rookie Caio Collet impressed by qualifying tenth. The single-day qualifying session resulted in surprising outcomes, setting the stage for an exciting race. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/83b0e3ff44fade1d

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