May 26, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indycar driver Alexander Rossi (27) before the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Alexander Rossi had more than enough rage to fuel a late challenge for an Indianapolis 500 win on Sunday but not enough horsepower to chase down an unflappable Simon Pagenaud.
Rossi pounded his steering wheel in frustration, shook his fist in anger and kept his foot pressed on the gas pedal in a breathtaking battle with Pagenaud over the final 13 laps that ended with the Frenchman getting in front with one to go and holding off the American.
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