Motorsport: Shane van Gisbergen extends Supercars championship lead in Perth with eighth win of 2022

Shane van Gisbergen doubled up with a second victory of the Supercars weekend in Perth, taking out race 12 to extend his championship lead.

Fresh from victory in the first race of the weekend, race 10 of the season, van Gisbergen claimed his eighth win of the season and increased his championship lead to 164 points over Anton de Pasquale in second.

Shane van Gisbergen celebrates Holden's 600th race victory.
Shane van Gisbergen celebrates Holden's 600th race victory. Photo credit: Image - Getty Images

The Kiwi performed a late overtake on James Courtney in the dying laps of race 12, and didn't relent to close out a 601st win for Holden across the Australian Touring Car Championship and Supercars era. 

Victory No.600 for Holden was already achieved by van Gisbergen late on Saturday, adding to his collection alongside the 500th and 550th wins for the manufacturer.

Courtney held on to take second spot, while Will Davison completed the podium in third place.

"I've never done a burnout here before, I hope everyone liked that," van Gisbergen said.

"What an awesome weekend, thanks to the team so much, the car's been brilliant. That race was pretty funny, I didn't realise James was the leader, I thought it was Will and I.

"I took off after James, so sorry for stealing that one from him. It was awesome, good battle with Will and also with James."

The Kiwi holds a comfortable lead at the top of the championship standings after the first 12 races of the 2022 season, with 982 points.

The 2022 Supercars championship continues later this month, with the Winton SuperSprint held in Victoria from May 21 to 22.