Chaz Mostert’s Grit Shines in Gold Coast Double: Supercars Semi Final Field Set

Mostert’s Weekend Sweep: Gold Coast Becomes a Stage for Supercars Drama

There are weekends in motorsport that demand more than just speed—they ask for resilience, strategy, and a dose of luck. At the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, Chaz Mostert answered that call with a performance that blended all three. Over two days of racing through Surfers Paradise, Mostert didn’t just win; he outlasted, outwitted, and out-fought some of the brightest talents in the Repco Supercars Championship.

For Mostert, Sunday’s 250km finale wasn’t simply another race. It was a test of nerve. The Walkinshaw Andretti United driver had already tasted victory the day before, but repeating that feat would require something extra—especially with Broc Feeney, the championship leader, breathing down his neck.

Feeney vs. Mostert: A Duel to the Finish Line

The anticipation was electric as the grid formed, Feeney on pole for the 15th time this season and Mostert lining up with the memory of Saturday’s win still fresh. From the green flag, Feeney looked every bit the favourite, holding off Thomas Randle through the opening chicane and setting the pace early. Mostert, meanwhile, kept close, shadowing the front-runners and biding his time.

But in motorsport, fortunes can flip in an instant. The first round of pit stops saw Feeney maintain his lead, but a sticky left-rear wheel change in the second round handed Mostert a golden opportunity. Emerging ahead, Mostert now held the advantage, but Feeney wasn’t about to give up. He pressed hard, forcing the race into a dramatic showdown that would come to define the weekend.

As the laps counted down, tension rose. A late-race clash between Anton De Pasquale and James Courtney triggered the only Safety Car period, bunching up the field for a four-lap sprint that felt more like a prizefight than a race. Feeney attacked relentlessly, making contact with Mostert with a lap to go. The crowd held its breath. Mostert gathered himself, kept his composure, and powered his Ford across the line just 0.575 seconds ahead of Feeney’s Camaro.

“It’s all the team,” Mostert said afterward, a mix of relief and gratitude evident in his voice. “We were second on the road, but the pit stops were perfect. Broc was super-fast. At the end, you just need some luck sometimes.” (Supercars)

Feeney, for his part, was philosophical. “That one stings. We were the fastest car on the track, but fuel economy and pit strategy got us. You can’t win them all.” (Yahoo Sports)

Underdogs and Standouts: Heimgartner’s Podium and the Elimination Race

While the battle up front dominated headlines, the fight throughout the field was just as fierce. Andre Heimgartner, driving for Brad Jones Racing, carved his way into third place late in the race—a result he described as a bright spot in a tough season. “I had nothing to lose and they did,” Heimgartner admitted, “so I was willing to put it all on the line for that podium.” (Yahoo Sports)

Matt Payne and Cam Waters rounded out the top five, while the likes of Kai Allen, Thomas Randle, Will Brown, and Ryan Wood fought hard to stay in the Finals hunt. For Wood and Brodie Kostecki, it was a bitter end; both pitted early, hoping for clean air and a break, but cool suit failures and relentless competition saw them eliminated from Finals contention. Anton De Pasquale’s penalty after the clash with Courtney dropped him from ninth to 16th, sealing his fate as another casualty of the Finals cut.

The DJR crew’s effort deserves mention—a Mustang rebuilt overnight after heavy damage, only for Kostecki to be edged out in the elimination race. Motorsport can be cruel, and on the Gold Coast, it showed no mercy.

Race Rhythm: From Strategic Lulls to Heart-Stopping Clashes

Not every lap was a highlight reel. The opening 60 laps of the 85-lap contest were marked by strategic positioning and patience. Feeney led the way, with Mostert, Randle, and Waters holding station behind. Teams played their cards carefully, rolling the dice with pit stop timing and tyre choices, knowing that one misstep could spell disaster.

As the race unfolded, small dramas added texture: Macauley Jones missed the start with a suspected starter motor issue, Nick Percat was forced into the garage with a broken shock absorber, and Cameron Hill’s failed cool suit left him struggling toward the end. Will Davison’s race was compromised by early contact, and Bryce Fullwood spun at the same corner twice, first as a victim, then by his own doing.

Tickford Racing’s attempt at an undercut with Randle came too late, and the shuffle among the leaders in the second pit window set up the tense run to the flag. Matt Payne’s late moves, reminiscent of Scott McLaughlin’s heroics, kept fans on edge, as did the mid-pack battles for every point and every Finals spot.

Looking Ahead: Semi Finals at Sandown and the Road to Glory

With the dust barely settled on Surfers Paradise, the focus now shifts to the next challenge—the Supercars Semi Finals at Sandown Park in Melbourne, November 14-16. Mostert’s double victory has injected fresh momentum into the Walkinshaw Andretti United squad, but the field is tighter than ever. Feeney remains the points leader, hungry for redemption. Heimgartner’s podium hints at renewed confidence. For the drivers eliminated, it’s a moment to regroup and reflect.

The Gold Coast 500 reminded everyone that in Supercars, nothing is guaranteed. One moment you’re on top; the next, you’re fighting for survival. The blend of strategy, speed, and sheer determination on display is what keeps fans coming back—and what keeps the drivers pushing past their limits.

Mostert’s Gold Coast triumph is more than a tally in the win column—it’s a testament to the razor-thin margins and relentless teamwork that define modern Supercars. In a season where fortunes can change in a single pit stop, his resilience and the unity of Walkinshaw Andretti United have set a new benchmark for what it takes to win under pressure.