Holden legend Jamie Whincup has shut down suggestions he might retire from Supercars at the end of the year.
But the 35-year-old has hinted the end might not be so far away.
After last year's record seventh title, Whincup has slumped to fifth in this season's championship on the back of a dire three rounds.
He went from leading the series before Phillip Island in April to be 364 points behind leader Scott McLaughlin leading into this weekend's Darwin round.
With that in mind, Whincup wants to ensure he doesn't keep racing too long.
While Craig Lowndes is still competitive in the championship at almost 44, Whincup doesn't want that to be him.