Supercars Championship: It's only halftime claims Scott McLaughlin DAVID LONG IN NEWCASTLESKY SPORTVan Gisbergen wins as McLaughlin runs out of fuel on final cornerScott McLaughlin says it's only halftime so bring out the orangesOn the last lap of an incredible race at the Newcastle 500 on Saturday, the New Zealander driver, looked to have a win in the bag and increase his lead in the championship, but dramatically he ran out of fuel on the last lap and was overtaken by Shane van Gisbergen. McLaughlin got into the lead when van Gisbergen took on fuel for the second time midway through it while the race was under a yellow flag. "I had a warning with two laps to go and then I knew I was pretty close," McLaughlin said. "I thought it was all over for the chance for the victory after the safety car came out," van Gisbergen said. "It's no different, we've got to think about it tonight," McLaughlin said.

Source: Stuff November 24, 2018 09:00 UTC