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Supercars New Zealand: Brown extends championship lead with race two victory
Under overcast skies that failed to bring any rain until the cool-down lap, the pair maintained a 1-2 formation for most of the race as competitors fell behind. Brown ultimately secured his third victory of the season by passing his teammate with eight laps to go. He described the intense battle as the best race of his life, acknowledging the thrilling competition. Anton de Pasquale claimed third place for Dick Johnson Racing, earning the Jason Richards Trophy for the weekend. Matt Payne, the local favorite, narrowly missed the podium in fourth place, creating the youngest front row in Supercars history with Feeney. As the championship leader, Brown extended his advantage to 71 points over Feeney, with Mostert trailing by 196. The teams now head to Perth’s Wanneroo Raceway for the next round, moving from the eastern-most to the western-most circuit in the series.
