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Oliver Caffrey

Mostert wins in Holden's Supercars goodbye

Chaz Mostert leads the way on the Parklands Circuit on his way to winning the Adelaide 500. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Chaz Mostert has secured a stunning victory at the Adelaide 500 in Holden's official farewell from Supercars.

In the return to racing around the South Australian capital's streets after an almost three-year absence, Mostert saluted in a wild race where three safety-cars were called.

It was a fairytale one-two for Walkinshaw Andretti United as proud Adelaide driver Nick Percat finished second to claim his first podium place for more than a year.

Ford veteran James Courtney survived the carnage to finish third, ahead of Brodie Kostecki (Holden) and Tim Slade (Ford).

Mostert's 21st career win and fourth of the season was an emotional one, with Holden to bow out this weekend as the most successful manufacturer in Supercars history.

General Motors retired the Holden brand in 2020, announcing it just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic began, but the Commodore has lived on in motor racing.

However, with Gen3 cars ready to launch next year, Chevrolet Camaros will replace Holdens on the grid to battle the Ford Mustangs.

Champion-elect Shane van Gisbergen started from 25th and last on the grid but looked set to challenge for an epic win after making up 14 spots by lap 11.

Cam Waters has claimed pole position for the Adelaide 500 after a hot lap in the top-10 shootout. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

However, his frustrating weekend continued when he was nudged into a wall by Mostert on lap 41.

Van Gisbergen dropped to 18th after the incident but it got even worse for him as he slammed hard into a fence on lap 50 due to an unforced error, causing major damage to his Commodore that ended his race.

It matters little for the Red Bull Ampol star, who took an unassailable 683-point lead into the final round of the season after winning an extraordinary 21 out of 32 races this year.

ADELAIDE 500 RACE ONE

1. Chaz Mostert (Holden)

2. Nick Percat (Holden)

3. James Courtney (Ford)

4. Brodie Kostecki (Holden)

5. Tim Slade (Ford)

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