Finishing third in the final race of the 2011 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series, ensures that Triple Eight Race Engineering’s Andrew Thompson now holds the most round wins in a season, today recording his sixth round win of the seven-round series.

During the 2011 series, Thompson amassed six round wins, 11 race wins and five pole positions and finished 295 clear of second placed Jack Perkins.

“I couldn’t be happier to finish off the season the way we have, it’s been an incredible ride with Triple Eight Race Engineering,” Thompson said

“I had a lot of critics over the season and it feels good to prove them wrong but it also feels great to show my team they made the right choice when they chose me to drive their car.”

“To everyone at Triple Eight, Monster Energy, Gear Wrench and Miracle Recreation Equipment, thank you so much for the support you have shown me over the season, it has been simple amazing.

“Now we can all unwind over the break and who knows where I’ll be this time next year, I’m just grateful for the dream run we had this year.” Thompson concluded.

Triple Eight Race Engineering is now the 12th team to win the Fujitsu Series Championship Crown .

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Top Ten Fujitsu V8 Supercar Race 2 results – Sydney Telstra 500

1: Jack Perkins
2: Nick Percat
3: Andrew Thompson
4: Scott McLaughlin
5: Chaz Mostert
6: Geoff Emery
7: Aaron McGill
8: David Russell
9: Drew Russell
10: Tony Bates

Fujitsu V8 Supercars Round Seven Results -Sydney Telstra 500

1: Andrew Thompson, 279 pts.
2: Nick Percat, 276 pts
3: Jack Perkins, 261 pts.
4: Chaz Mostert, 240 pts.
5: David Russell, 210 pts.
6: Scott McLaughlin, 198 pts.
7: Geoff Emery, 168 pts.
8: Drew Russell, 168 pts.
9: Andrew Jones, 156 pts.
10: Tim Blanchard, 150 pts.

Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championship Standings

1: Andrew Thompson, 1896 pts.
2: Jack Perkins, 1601 pts.
3: David Russell, 1594 pts.
4: Scott McLaughlin, 1461 pts.
5: Tim Blanchard, 1262 pts.
6: Chaz Mostert, 1253 pts.
7: Nick Percat, 1207 pts.
8: Paul Morris, 944 pts.
9: Rodney Jane, 827 pts.
10: Daniel Jilesen, 816 pts.