Japan's Sato wins Indy 500 as race ends under caution

Aug 23, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; The front row of IndyCar driver Marco Andretti (98) and Scott Dixon (9) and Takuma Sato (30) lead the field on the parade lap during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Japan's Takuma Sato won the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in four years on Sunday after a late crash saw the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" come to a less than thrilling end under caution.

Sato, who had been locked in a ferocious battle with Scott Dixon, cruised across the finish line unchallenged after Spencer Pigot crashed hard into the wall with five laps to run, bringing out the yellow caution flag.