Alex Palou makes history as he becomes first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500

• Palou has won three IndyCar title in four years

• Spaniard holds off Marcus Ericsson over closing laps

Alex Palou has become the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Palou, who has won three IndyCar titles in four years - including the last two, came to the speedway with four wins through the first five races this season. But it was No 6, The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," that he had circled on his calendar.