He's set a new benchmark for success in Supercars but Scott McLaughlin has used up plenty of luck to get there at Pukekohe Park in New Zealand.
The Kiwi driver's win on Sunday at the 2.91km Auckland track was his 17th of a remarkable 2019 - setting a new mark for the most victories in a season by a Supercars driver.
The tally eclipses Craig Lowndes' total of 16 race wins from his 1996 championship year.
McLaughlin's lucky day began early when he lost control of his Mustang heading onto the main straight during a flying lap in the morning's qualifying session.