Dario Franchitti Wins the Indy 500 by Alex Carter Alex Carter Alex has written for Vanity Fair, Barrons, Bloomberg and Condé… Scotsman Dario Franchitti won the Indy 500 for the second time in four years, holding off Dan Wheldon for the victory Sunday. Danica Patrick finished in fifth place. Tags Danica Patrick Dario Franchitti Indy 500 Alex Carter Alex has written for Vanity Fair, Barrons, Bloomberg and Condé Nast Traveler.