Ford’s McLaughlin wins Bathurst 1000

Supercars series leader Scott McLaughlin has won the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama.

Ford’s McLaughlin held out Holden star Shane van Gisbergen on Sunday by 0.68 of a second with veteran James Courtney third.

It marked defending series champion McLaughlin’s maiden Bathurst title in his seventh attempt.

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