President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE congratulated Roger Penske Sunday for his team's victory in the Indianapolis 500.

Trump, tweeting from Japan amid a visit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over Memorial Day weekend, also gave a shout-out to winning driver Simon Pagenaud, who races for Penske’s iconic team.

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“Congratulations to the Great (and my friend) Roger Penske on winning his 18th (UNBELIEVABLE!) Indianapolis 500,” Trump wrote. “I am in Japan, very early in the morning, but I got to watch Simon drive one of the greatest races in the history of the sport.”

He added that he will “see them both, & TEAM, at the WH!”

Congratulations to the Great (and my friend) Roger Penske on winning his 18th (UNBELIEVABLE!) Indianapolis 500. I am in Japan, very early in the morning, but I got to watch Simon drive one of the greatest races in the history of the sport. I will see them both, & TEAM, at the WH! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2019

Pagenaud defeated Alexander Rossi in a thrilling finish Sunday.

It was Pagenaud’s first Indianapolis 500 victory and came as Penske celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first appearance at the historic track.