Indy 500 Results: Where 3rd Indy Win Ranks Dario Franchitti Among Greats

Dario Franchitti added another line to his legendary resume by winning his third Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.Franchitti led for 23 laps and fended off a late-surge by Takuma Sato to hold on to the victory. It was his third win in his last five tries at the historic race, with his other triumphs coming in 2007 and 2010.It was another brilliant performance from the Scotsman, and served as an emphatic reminder that he's one of the best drivers in IndyCar history. But where does Franchitti now rank among the all-time greats to run at the Indy 500?Let's take a look. Tier 1: A.J. Foyt, Al Unser Sr., Rick MearsAs the only three drivers to win the Indy 500 four times, these men are simply on a level of their own.Foyt, the all-time IndyCar wins ...

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