1959 Indianapolis 500 Classification Classification

| Grid | Driver | Constructor_ | Qual | Rank_ | Laps | Time_Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pat Flaherty | Watson - Offenhauser | 142.39 | 21 | 162 | Accident |
| 4 | Dick Rathmann | Watson - Offenhauser | 144.24 | 5 | 150 | Fire |
| 30 | Bill Cheesbourg | Kuzma - Offenhauser | 141.78 | 30 | 147 | Magneto |
| 25 | Don Freeland | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 143.05 | 14 | 136 | Magneto |
| 32 | Ray Crawford | Elder - Offenhauser | 141.34 | 32 | 115 | Accident |
| 10 | Don Branson | Phillips - Offenhauser | 143.31 | 12 | 112 | Suspension |
| 24 | Bob Christie | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 143.24 | 13 | 109 | Engine |
| 5 | Bobby Grim | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 144.22 | 6 | 85 | Magneto |
| 14 | Jack Turner | Christensen - Offenhauser | 143.47 | 11 | 47 | Fuel leak |
| 29 | Chuck Weyant | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 141.95 | 28 | 45 | Accident |