Supercars: Kiwi Bathurst champ Shane van Gisbergen bails on live TV to vomit

A night of raucous celebrations appeared to catch up on newly crowned Bathurst champion Shane van Gisbergen at the most inopportune moment.

On Sunday, the Kiwi won his second title in the iconic Supercars race, moving to the brink of consecutive Supercars crowns.

During his live appearance on Australia's Today Show on Monday morning, the 33-year-old made a hasty exit to vomit, leaving co-driver Garth Tander awkwardly alone on screen to conduct the rest of the interview solo.

Host Karl Stefanovic could only laugh and offer a nod of sympathy, saying: "I understand how you feel after a big night."

Tander took a moment to check on his teammate's status.

"I think he's curled in the fetal position in the corner somewhere," he said. "Not sure we're going to hear from him anymore this morning. 

"It's hard work doing a 1000ks around here, but it was harder work getting him up this morning."

Van Gibsergen was in supreme form during the 'Great Race',holding off a late challenge from defending champion Chaz Mostert to claim the chequered flag.