Matt Payne Wins Bathurst Classic
Matt Payne has won the Bathurst 1000, despite crossing the line second, alongside co-driver Garth Tander.
The race was a near seven-hour epic in wet and wild conditions, coming down to the final lap on Sunday.
- Payne withstood a tense top-three battle to claim the title.
- Co-driver Garth Tander claimed his sixth Bathurst crown.
- James Golding crossed the finish line first, but was penalized for an earlier collision with Cooper Murray.
Payne broke through for his first title at the Great Race.
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 despite finishing second.