Seven-times Supercars champion Jamie Whincup has won the final race of the season from pole position after clinching the Newcastle 500 on Sunday.

It marked the 118th win of Whincup’s illustrious career and fifth of the season, but he missed out on the teams’ championship after Triple Eight teammate Shane van Gisbergen finished seventh.

DJR Team Penske star Scott McLaughlin took out the drivers’ and teams’ championships after finishing fourth in Newcastle.