Taking full advantage of a difficult night for James Scott, Down Powered his Trans Tasman Racing #77 Commodore to a 3rd place finish, while title Rival Scott battled home to finish in 7th position after contact with the #89 Synergy Sim Racing Commodore of Fawzan El Nabi on lap 58.

Final results from Sandown see yet another swing in an intriguing 2023 championship battle, Madison Down now back into the points lead with a 27 point advantage over James Scott as we head to Mount Panorama Bathurst in under a months time. With everything to play for, it will be interesting to see how both teams fair at Bathurst, with high emphasis put on both primary & co drivers to deliver on race day.

Down will arrive at Bathurst hoping to build on a strong second place finish in the 2022 instalment of the great race, while Scott will look to turn around his Sandown struggles with a strong result.

It’s fair to also point out the success of both co drivers around this venue also, Corey Shepherd proving he can be the difference behind the the wheel of the #77, while Shane Van Gisbergen can bank on his knowledge and expertise around Bathurst, with plenty of success in his Supercars career as well as in the simulator.