1959 Indianapolis 500 Classification Classification

| Grid | Driver | Constructor_ | Qual | Rank_ | Laps | Time_Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rodger Ward | Watson - Offenhauser | 144.03 | 7 | 200 | 3:40:49.20 |
| 3 | Jim Rathmann | Watson - Offenhauser | 144.43 | 4 | 200 | + 0:23.28 |
| 1 | Johnny Thomson | Lesovsky - Offenhauser | 145.9 | 1 | 200 | + 0:50.64 |
| 15 | Tony Bettenhausen | Epperly - Offenhauser | 142.72 | 18 | 200 | + 1:47.09 |
| 16 | Paul Goldsmith | Epperly - Offenhauser | 142.67 | 19 | 200 | + 2:06.44 |
| 11 | Johnny Boyd | Epperly - Offenhauser | 142.81 | 16 | 200 | + 3:16.98 |
| 12 | Duane Carter | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 142.79 | 17 | 200 | + 4:09.92 |
| 8 | Eddie Johnson | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 144 | 9 | 200 | + 4:10.53 |