Matt Payne Wins Bathurst Classic
Matt Payne has won the Bathurst 1000, despite crossing the line second, alongside co-driver Garth Tander.
The duo claimed victory in one of the most unforgettable Bathurst 1000s in history, with a near seven-hour epic in wet and wild conditions.
The final lap on Sunday saw a tense top-three battle, with Payne withstanding blows to claim the holy grail of Australian motorsport.
Payne broke through for his first title at the Great Race, while Tander claimed his sixth Bathurst crown.
Payne may have crossed the finish line second at Mount Panorama, but he still claimed victory.
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 with Garth Tander.