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Kostecki Dominates AGP, Skaife Declares Title Contender
11 Mar
Summary
- Brodie Kostecki secured the Larry Perkins Trophy with three victories at the Australian Grand Prix.
- Supercars legend Mark Skaife believes Kostecki is a genuine title contender.
- Kostecki's move to DJR has reportedly enhanced his championship potential.
- Broc Feeney and Matt Payne dropped in the standings after Melbourne races.
Brodie Kostecki has firmly established himself as a championship protagonist following a dominant display at the Australian Grand Prix weekend. Kostecki clinched the Larry Perkins Trophy by achieving three victories and a second-place finish at the Melbourne SuperSprint. His strong performance also included a pole position, with him starting all races within the front two rows.
Supercars legend Mark Skaife commented on Kostecki's form, stating, "I think the Brodie Kostecki's form is absolutely real. He's 100 per cent the man in contention right now, the way he's driving." Skaife emphasized Kostecki's intimidation factor, his ability to come through the field, and his world-class passing maneuvers during the weekend.
The results from Albert Park are considered a strong indicator of the competitive order, especially given the significant industry changes in 2026. Skaife noted that engineering stability is serving Kostecki well. In the championship standings, Kostecki now leads, with Cameron Waters in second place. Broc Feeney and Matt Payne, who led the table heading into Melbourne, have fallen down the order due to race incidents.
