Overview
- Chaz Mostert secured his third straight victory in the 81-lap Race 1 at Sandown, converting a front-row start to the win for Walkinshaw Andretti United.
- Will Brown charged from 15th on the grid to finish second, using fresher tyres late to climb through the pack and complete the pass for P2 with four laps remaining.
- Ryan Wood started from pole, let Mostert through early, and then defended aggressively to protect the lead before taking third as a self-described rear-gunner.
- Broc Feeney finished fourth and trails Mostert by three points on 4270, with Brown 66 points back; Matt Payne and Kai Allen follow in the standings after top-seven results.
- Tickford’s hopes took a hit as Cam Waters finished 12th and Thomas Randle 16th after a single-run qualifying gamble, with further qualifying, a Top 10 Shootout and a 250km race still to decide Adelaide finalists.