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Matt Payne secures sixth Supercars win at Sandown Park

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Matt Payne secures sixth Supercars win at Sandown Park

Summary

Matt Payne achieved his sixth victory of the Supercars season at Sandown Park in Melbourne on November 8, 2026. Starting from pole position, Payne held off a late challenge from Anton De Pasquale, finishing just 0.7 seconds ahead. The win solidifies Payne's lead in the points standings as he prepares for the upcoming finals. Brodie Kostecki, having already secured a spot in the final four, faced difficulties but still completed the race in tenth. The next round of competition is set for the streets of Adelaide from November 27-29.

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By the Numbers

•Payne finished the race with a 0.7-second lead over De Pasquale.
•Three Ford drivers, including Payne, will compete for the title.
•Kostecki received a drive-through penalty, impacting his finish.
•Adelaide will host the next races from November 27-29.
•De Pasquale's second-place finish does not qualify him for the finals.

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What they're saying

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Matt Payne has taken his sixth Supercars win of the season and cemented his points lead with an all-the-way – but in the end, narrow – win at Sandown Park in Melbourne. Payne put his Kelly Racing Ford Mustang on pole for the second day in a row and beat Anton De Pasquale, who started alongside in the Team 18 Chevrolet Camaro, to the first corner. From there, Payne had the pace to build a ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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Matt Payne has taken his sixth Supercars win of the season and cemented his points lead with an all-the-way – but in the end, narrow – win at Sandown Park in Melbourne. Payne put his Grove Racing Ford Mustang on pole for the second day in a row and beat Anton De Pasquale, who started alongside in the Team 18 Chevrolet Camaro, to the first corner. From there, Payne had the pace to build a ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com