Feeney Dominates Sydney 500, Secures Early Championship Lead

Broc Feeney of Red Bull Ampol Racing has taken an early lead in the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship after winning the third and final race of the Dunlop Sydney 500. The victory followed a successful opening race earlier in the weekend, solidifying Feeney’s position as a frontrunner this season.

Race 3 Recap: A Hard-Fought Victory

Feeney started from pole position but faced a strong challenge from Kai Allen of Penrite Racing. The two drivers battled closely, with Allen briefly taking the lead before a steering failure on his car in the closing laps forced him to retire. Feeney ultimately secured the win with a margin of just under three seconds over Matt Payne.

The race was not without its drama. Feeney experienced a coolsuit failure early on, leaving him with warm water circulating, adding to the physical challenge of the race on a hot afternoon. Several other incidents occurred, including a clash between Cameron Hill and David Reynolds and a late-race safety car period caused by James Golding losing a wheel.

Early Race Action and Incidents

Allen got a better start than Feeney, and the pair went wheel-to-wheel on the run to Turn 1. However, Feeney quickly regained the lead at the exit of Turn 2. Brodie Kostecki made significant gains early in the race, climbing three places on the opening lap, although Cam Waters gained six positions.

A multi-car incident on Lap 2 involved Jobe Stewart, David Reynolds, Jayden Ojeda, Cameron Hill, and Rylan Gray. Gray was penalized 15 seconds for his role in the incident.

Pit Stop Strategy and Late-Race Chaos

Matt Payne and Anton De Pasquale were among the first to pit, followed by Allen. Feeney timed his pit stop strategically to undercut the competition. A brief concern arose when debris clogged Feeney’s front grille, causing engine temperatures to rise, but the issue was quickly resolved.

As the race neared its conclusion, the potential for rain increased, prompting teams to prepare for changing conditions. A safety car was deployed on Lap 29 after Golding lost a wheel, leading to a final round of pit stops.

The restart proved chaotic. Allen briefly passed Feeney for the lead, but ran wide at Turn 8, allowing Feeney to regain the position. Further back, a three-wide battle between Brown, Kostecki, and De Pasquale resulted in contact and a 15-second penalty for Brown.

Final Results and Championship Implications

Cam Waters finished third after a remarkable drive from 20th on the grid. Chaz Mostert secured fourth place, and Ryan Wood completed the top five. The race saw a strong performance from Supra drivers, with five of the cars finishing inside the top ten.

Brodie Kostecki was penalized 15 seconds after turning Aaron Cameron around on the final lap, dropping him to 12th place.

The Repco Supercars Championship now heads to the Melbourne SuperSprint from March 5-8, as part of the Australian Grand Prix event.