The quick catch up...

Mostert wrote off his car on his shootout lap. Done. Dusted. Big hit.

Lowndes had a great start, drove away from Premat, handed over to Whincup and comfortably continued. Finished with a RBHRT 1-2 ahead of McLaughlin.

Turn to Sunday... GRM have suspended Richie Stanaway. Sounds like the team want to sack him.

McLaughlin smacked the wall in qualifying, major damage, his day is done. Significant damage to that car as well.

Sounds like McLaughlin's car is a write-off. It'll be a Penske museum piece from now, either in its current condition or more likely restored to Bathurst condition.

RBHRT claimed 1-2 in both races, Whincup didn't challenge van Gis for the win. Amazing for the GC, no safety car. RBHRT maximising points, particularly for the teams championship, but also on the remote possibility that van Gis could steal the championship.

WAU cars had good race speed, something barely seen from them this year.