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Mostert says new Supercars teammate Percat is already ‘keeping him honest’

Mostert says Percat is already 'keeping him honest'

High-profile signing Percat endured a rollercoaster weekend on his return to the Walkinshaw fold, there were signs of genuine pace tempered with some mistakes and bad luck.

On Saturday a kerb strike meant he missed out on a Shootout spot in qualifying, however an impressive drive in the race saw him go from 14th on the grid to sixth at the finish.

Sunday was a difficult day, Percat qualifying last in wet conditions before ending up off the road in the race after tangling with Scott Pye.

The damage to his car took seven laps to repair which meant he was classified 23rd.

Percat’s ups and downs was a stark contrast to Mostert’s brilliant weekend, a third place on Saturday and a win on Sunday leaving him with the points lead for the first time in his Supercars career.

But despite what looked to be a decent gap between the pair, Mostert was left singing Percat’s praises by Sunday evening.

Chaz Mostert, Walkinshaw Andretti United Holden with the team

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