McLaughlin picks up where he left off

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Reigning Virgin Australia Supercars Champion Scott McLaughlin has had an almost perfect start to his title defence, claiming the Superloop Adelaide 500 for the second consecutive year. The victory came off the back of a win in Sunday’s race, and a second place in the season opener on Saturday. It didn’t come easy for McLaughlin though after some luck went his way in the second race as Shane van Gisbergen had to give up his lead due much needed fuel stop. Just 24 hours before van Gisbergen’s heartbreak, his teammate Jamie Whincup sent out a message to the rest of the competition with a commanding win in the opening race.

RACE 1 1. Jamie Whincup 2. Scott McLaughlin 3. Shane van Gisbergen

“I had a rocket today. The car was excellent, we made the most of pole position.”

- Jamie Whincup

“It’s so important to have two good results. I’m glad to get through it.”

- Scott McLaughlin

RACE 2 1. Scott McLaughlin 2. Chaz Mostert 3. Cameron Waters

CHAMPIONSHIP TOP 10 1. Scott McLaughlin (288 pts) 2. Jamie Whincup (261) 3. Chaz Mostert (234) 4. Cameron Waters (231) 5. Will Davison (231) 6. David Reynolds (210) 7. Lee Holdsworth (171) 8. Mark Winterbottom (162) 9. Fabian Coulthard (162) 10. Rick Kelly (150)

NEXT STOP Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 12 – 15 March Albert Park Street Circuit

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