The niggle has already begun before what is looming as a bitter Supercars season finale after Red Bull Racing described Shane van Gisbergen's post-race park-in of championship rival Scott McLaughlin as "funny".
In one of the closest seasons in history, Ford's series leader McLaughlin is aiming to get the last laugh over fellow Kiwi van Gisbergen at the final round at Newcastle after their rivalry ignited in Auckland last weekend.
DJR Team Penske gun McLaughlin, 25, is aiming for his maiden Supercars title with a 14-point lead and has no shortage of motivation after tangling with van Gisbergen in New Zealand.