Kostecki wins Sandown 500 opening race, booking Adelaide spot

Brodie Kostecki won the first race at Sandown on Saturday, securing his place in the Adelaide Grand Final. The result came under the Finals format, which featured several clashes between title contenders.

Will Brown had a difficult afternoon, leaving his season hanging by a thread after a poor result. Chaz Mostert was also involved in some self-policing during the day.

Speedcafe's daily podcast, hosted by Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus, reviews the Saturday action in full.