The stage is set for Shane van Gisbergen to reel in sidelined Supercars series leader Scott McLaughlin after the Holden star claimed pole position for the Gold Coast 600's final race on Sunday.
Van Gisbergen clocked one minute, 10.20 seconds to emerge fastest in the top 10 shootout which was reduced to nine drivers after McLaughlin sensationally crashed out in the first round of qualifying.
McLaughlin's hopes of wrapping up the Supercars championship title on Sunday are in tatters after the Ford star was ruled out of the Gold Coast 600's final 300km event following his horror accident.