Holden's Jamie Whincup has claimed victory in Sunday's Supercars race in New Zealand as the championship chase narrows to a battle between him and Ford's Scott McLaughlin.
Whincup's victory means he heads into the final event of the year in Newcastle later this month with a slender 30-point lead over DJR Team Penske's McLaughlin, who finished second at Pukekohe Park Raceway.
Ford youngster Cameron Waters came home third as the three other championship contenders' hopes of glory appear dashed.
McLaughlin's teammate Fabian Coulthard, who failed to finish on Saturday and whose team had to work until 4.